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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CIVIC CENTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
A. 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Chairman Oaxaca
Vice Chairman Macias
Commissioner Fletcher
Commissioner Munoz
Commissioner Wimberly
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation
Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the
Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The
Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the
Chair, depending upon the number of individuals embers of the audience. This is a professional
business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate
between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be
disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed
for discussion.
C1. Consideration to approve Regular Meeting Minutes of March 8. 2017
D. DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the Chairman may
open the meeting for public input.
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D1. Review of the Sustainable Community Action Plan
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law.
The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be
limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after
speaking.
E1. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBTPM19615 —
RAYMOND WANG — A request to subdivide a 0.94-acre parcel of land into two parcels in the
Very Low (VL) District and the Equestrian Overlay and Hillside Overlay Districts, located at
the northeast corner of Almond Street and Almond Court - APN: 1074-041-01. Related files:
Variance DRC2015-00177 Staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impacts for consideration.
E2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND VARIANCE DRC2015-00177 — RAYMOND WANG
— A request to reduce the required average parcel size related to the subdivision of a 0.94-
acre parcel of land into two parcels in the Very Low (VL) District and the Equestrian Overlay
and Hillside Overlay Districts, located at the northeast corner of Almond Street and Almond
Court - APN: 1074-041-01. Related files: Tentative Parcel Map SUBTPM19615. Staff has
prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impacts for consideration.
E3. ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT DRC2016-00918 - PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL - A request for live
entertainment at a new restaurant at the Victoria Gardens Lifestyle Center in the Mixed Use
(MU) District of the Victoria Arbors Master Plan located at 12635 North Main Street - APN:
109053103. This project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under Section 15301 as a
Class 1 exemption — Existing Facilities.
E4. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00294 — CARTER GROUP — A request for site plan and
architectural review of an industrial building totaling 42,875 square feet on 1.9 acres of land
located east of Hyssop Drive and south of 6th Street in the General Industrial (GI) District;
APN: 0229-321-07. This project is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section
15332 — In -Fill Development Projects.
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E5. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2016-00906 — CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA - A request to amend Title 17 (Development Code) of the Municipal Code to
amend the land use description for the "Shooting Range" land use category to include ancillary
retail sales of firearms. This item is exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA Section
15061(b)(3). This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.
E6. DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DRC2017-00177 — CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA —A request to amend Title 17 of the Development Code to enact requirements
and standards for art in public places. This item is exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA
section 15601(b)(3). This item will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.
F. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
INTER -AGENCY UPDATES:
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
G. ADJOURNMENT
I, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my
designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on
March 16, 2017, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
lSl
Lois J. Schrader
Planning Commission Secretary
City of Rancho Cucamonga
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INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the
length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply
indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire
group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or
shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please
come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the
microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list
your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes
per individual.
If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under "Public Comments." There is
opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda.
Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to
the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official
public record.
All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling
agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director.
AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning
Department, City Hail, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents
are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
except for legal City holidays.
APPEALS
Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision
to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be
accompanied by a fee of $2,662 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City
Council).
Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.
Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CitvofRC.us.
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Item D1: Review of Sustainable Community Action Plan —Citywide
Item E1&2: SUBTPM19615 & Var DRC2015-00177—Raymond Wang
Item E3: EP DRC2016-00918—Puinch bowl Social
Item E4: Design Review DRC2016-00294—Carter Group
Item E5: DCA DRC2016-00906 -City of Rancho Cucamonga —Citywide
Item E6: DCA DRC2017-00177- City of Rancho Cucamonga —Citywide
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA
A. 7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Chairman Oaxaca
X
Vice Chairman Macias
X
Commissioner Fletcher
A Excused
Commissioner Munoz
_X_
Commissioner Wimberly
_X_
Additional Staff Present: Candyce Burnett, City Planner; Maricela Marroquin, Assistant City Attorney; Albert
Espinoza, Asst. City Engineer; Lois Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary; Mike Smith, Senior Planner; Nikki
Cavazos, Assistant Planner
B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Historic Preservation
Commission or Planning Commission on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the
Commission from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The
Commission may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the
Chair, depending upon the number of individuals embers of the audience. This is a professional
business meeting and courtesy and decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate
between audience and speaker, making loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be
disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
Nancy Bracken, said she resides in the condos on the northwest corner of Church Street and Haven
Avenue and is also President of the HOA of the Alacante Condos. She offered support of the project
on behalf of her HOA. She said it would be an asset to the City, a needed service, good for the
community, a beautiful development, and may also increase their property values.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR/HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non -controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed
for discussion.
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C1. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Fletcher absent) to approve the
minutes dated February 22, 2017
D. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING COMMISSION
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by law.
The Chairman will open the public hearing to receive testimony. All such opinions shall be
limited to 5 minutes per individual or less as determined by the Chairman. Please sign in after
speaking.
D1. DESIGN REVIEW DRC2016-00593 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA SENIOR LIVING - A
review of the site plan and architecture for a proposed 92-unit Residential Care Facility
on a vacant parcel of 3.36 acres in the Mixed Use (MU) District located on the
southwest corner of Haven Avenue and Church Street; APN: 1077-881-13. This
project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA section 15332 - In -
fill Development Projects. Related files: Pre -Application Review DRC2015-00466
and Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00594.
D2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT DRC2016-00594 - RANCHO CUCAMONGA SENIOR
LIVING - A review of a request to operate a 92-unit Residential Care Facility on a
vacant parcel of 3.36 acres in the Mixed Use (MU) District, located on the southwest
corner of Haven Avenue and Church Street; APN: 1077-881-13. This project is
categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the City's CEQA guidelines under CEQA section 15332 - In -fill
Development Projects. Related files: Pre -Application Review DRC2015-00466 and
Design Review DRC2016-00593.
Nikki Cavazos, Assistant Planner, gave the staff report and PowerPoint presentation
(copy on file).
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Chairman Oaxaca opened the public hearing. He noted Ms. Bracken's comments
during the public comment section. Seeing and hearing no further comment he closed
the public hearing.
Tom Koss, the applicant, said he is a manager of B.I.D.T. Development, LLC. He
spoke of how his vision for this project changed over time. He said they learned at the
Commission Workshop that the 360 degree architecture perspective was very
important. He thanked everyone for their input and for the help to bring a good project
forward. He said they desire to create harmony and be a good neighbor. He
acknowledged Candyce Burnett, Tabe van der Zwaag and Nikki Cavazos for their
guidance and nurture through the process. He said the project became more gratifying
than expected. He said they wanted to do better than those that preceded them and
to be good listeners.
Doug Pancake, the Architect, expressed his thanks.
Ian Ellis of Parkside Group said he has done many projects in other cities but said the
experience here is top notch, a smooth process and cooperative. He said staff did a
great job. He said they are excited about the development and quality is important to
them. He said this is not a flip - they have a long term investment in this project.
Chairman Oaxaca noted the earlier mix of unit types and inquired as to why there was
a switch. He said before there was more focus on studio units and now there are more
1 bedroom units.
Mr. Koss said the earlier proposal had a higher unit count overall. He said they felt it
was inconsistent with that corner, the eventual buildout of the area and impacts to
neighbors -it felt like too much. He said they decided to create units with flexibility that
are more spacious for market differentiation and a more gratifying environment for the
residents.
Commissioner Macias offered support.
Commissioner Wimberly said he was at DRC and thanked the applicant for working
with staff to bring it all together. It should be outstanding.
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Commissioner Munoz agreed and said he appreciates their work and for addressing
their concerns expressed at the workshop. He said he appreciates them working with
the neighborhood. He said the project will be jobs and it addresses a need we have
for our seniors.
Chairman Oaxaca noted that persistence pays off and said he appreciates the
applicants' philosophy and personal investment in the project.
Moved by Munoz, seconded by Wimberly, carried 4-0-1 (Fletcher absent) to approve Design
Review DRC2016-00593 and Conditional Use Permit DRC2016-00594 as presented.
E. COMMISSION BUSINESS/HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND
PLANNING COMMISSION
INTER -AGENCY UPDATES:
Commissioner Munoz gave an update on the progress of SB 1 for transportation funding and noted it will go
now to the Senate Appropriations Committee before going to the Senate Floor.
He thanked the City Council, Planning Director Candyce Burnett and staff for making it possible to attend the
League of California Cities Planning Commissioner Academy. He thanked Ms. Burnett for securing Stefanos
Polyzoides, the father of Modern Urbanism, to speak at last week's session regarding Architecture of High
Density" and her comments and information regarding dealing with the changes required to make changes
in density effective. He also thanked staff for their work to make arrangements and their continued support
of the Commission.
He offered congratulations to Police Captain Danielle Boldt who was recently named Woman of the Year for
the 40th Assembly District.
COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Commissioner Wimberly noted how wonderful staff is and for the City Council for making training
opportunities available. He said he spoke with other Commissioners from other cities who felt their
effectiveness was minimized because of a lack of these types of training opportunities. He said our
Commission is fortunate.
Chairman Oaxaca said our commission was well represented by Commissioner Munoz' leadership role in
the League, his contributions of time, expertise and his dramatic presentation at the conference.
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F. ADJOURNMENT
7:32 PM
I, Lois J. Schrader, Planning Commission Secretary of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or my
designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on
March 2, 2017 seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code
54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
/s/
Lois J. Schrader
Planning Commission Secretary
City of Rancho Cucamonga
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION
The Planning Commission encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the
length of the agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply
indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire
group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the audience should refrain from clapping, booing or
shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
The public may address the Planning Commission on any agenda item. To address the Planning Commission, please
come forward to the podium located at the center of the staff table. State your name for the record and speak into the
microphone. After speaking, please sign in on the clipboard located next to the speaker's podium. It is important to list
your name, address and the agenda item letter your comments refer to. Comments are generally limited to 5 minutes
per individual.
If you wish to speak concerning an item not on the agenda, you may do so under "Public Comments." There is
opportunity to speak under this section prior to the end of the agenda.
Any handouts for the Planning Commission should be given to the Planning Commission Secretary for distribution to
the Commissioners. A copy of any such materials should also be provided to the Secretary to be used for the official
public record.
All requests for items to be placed on a Planning Commission agenda must be in writing. Requests for scheduling
agenda items will be at the discretion of the Commission and the Planning Director.
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AVAILABILITY OF STAFF REPORTS
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation to each agenda item are on file in the offices of the Planning
Department, City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. These documents
are available for public inspections during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
except for legal City holidays.
APPEALS
Any interested party who disagrees with the City Planning Commission decision may appeal the Commission's decision
to the City Council within 10 calendar days. Any appeal filed must be directed to the City Clerk's Office and must be
accompanied by a fee of $2,662 for all decisions of the Commission. (Fees are established and governed by the City
Council).
Please turn off all cellular phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.
Copies of the Planning Commission agendas, staff reports and minutes can be found at www.CitvofRC.us.
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REPORT
DATE: March 22, 2017
TO: Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Candyce Burnett, City Planner((
INITIATED BY: Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst
Deborah Allen, Management Aide
SUBJECT: Review of the Sustainable Community Action Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission review and accept the Sustainable Community
Action Plan and recommend forwarding it to the City Council for final adoption.
BACKGROUND:
In August 2013, the City of Rancho Cucamonga was awarded $150,000 from the Southern
California Association of Governments' (SCAG) Sustainability Planning Grant program in order to
develop a Sustainable Community Action Plan (Plan). The Plan serves as a comprehensive
approach to addressing environmental sustainability, providing a framework for the City's current
and future efforts to advance sustainability. The Plan was developed in close alignment with
current City plans including the General Plan, Healthy RC Strategic Plan, Economic Development
Strategic Plan, and Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. It also builds upon the City's multi -year
partnership with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority/Council of Governments
(SBCTA/SBCOG), formerly known as SANBAG, who developed a Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Inventory, Forecast and GHG Reduction Plan for Rancho Cucamonga and other participating
cities.
ANALYSIS:
As part of the Plan's development, individual meetings were held with each of the Planning
Commissioners in order to provide an overview of the Plan and discuss each Commissioners
priorities. A joint Planning Commission and City Council meeting was held on January 25, 2017
in order to review the Plan's Goals and Policies and receive any further feedback before a Public
Draft was released.
Staff will be providing a verbal report with an overview of the feedback received by the Planning
Commission and how the Plan addresses it.
Environmental Assessment:
CEQA defines a "project" as "an activity which may cause either a direct physical change in the
environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment [J' Pub.
Res. Code § 21065. Similarly, the CEQA Guidelines define a "project" as the "whole of an action,
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March 22, 2017
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which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment[.]" 14 Cal. Code Regs. §
15378. This conception of what constitutes a CEQA project also underlies the so-called "common
sense" exception to CEQA, which applies where it can be seen with certainty that the project
would not result in a significant effect on the environment. 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3).
FISCAL IMPACT:
None at this time. The Plan was developed through a $150,000 grant from SCAG. Fiscal impacts
of implementing individual Action Items identified in the Plan would be assessed at time of
implementation.
COUNCIL GOAL(S) ADDRESSED:
ENHANCING PREMIER COMMUNITY STATUS: Completion of the Sustainable Communities
Action Plan reinforces the City's status as a leader in environmental sustainability in the Inland
Empire.
MID AND LONG RANGE PLANNING: The Plan provides a vision and roadmap for the future of
sustainability in Rancho Cucamonga.
EXHIBITS:
Attachment 1 - Sustainable Community Action Plan (located at www.CitvofRC.us.SustainableRC)
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Acknowledgments
City Staff:
John Gillison, City Manager
Elisa Cox, Deputy City Manager
Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst
Donna Finch, Management Analyst I
Deborah Allen, Management Aide - Sustainability
Interdepartmental
Deborah Allen
Jeff Bloom
Ingrid Bruce
Candyce Burnett
Ruth Cain
Linda Ceballos
Don Cloughesy
Elisa Cox
Linda Daniels
Donna Finch
Michael Frasure
Tom Grahn
Advisory Group:
Trang Huynh
Ernie Ruiz
Erika Lewis -Huntley
Lori Sassoon
Fred Lyn
Brian Sternberg
Breanna Medina
Fabian Villenas
Christen Mitchell
Jason Welday
Jennifer Nakamura
William Wittkopf
Nettie Nielsen
Solomon Nimako
Flavio Nunez
Francie Palmer
Ty Quaintance
Dean Rodia
Sustainable Community Action Plan Task Force:
Alta Loma Unified School District National CORE
Building Industry Association - Baldy View Chapter Omnitrans
Burrtec Waste Industries. Inc.
Central Unified School District
Chaffey College Green Earth Movement (GEM)
Chaffey Joint Union High School District
Coca-Cola
Cucamonga Unified School District
Cucamonga Valley Water District
Inland Empire Biking Alliance
Etiwanda Unified School District
Friends of the Pacific Electric (P.E.) Trail
Grid Alternatives
Lewis Group of Companies
Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce
Rancho Cucamonga Service Council
San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG)
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Southern California Gas (SoCal Gas)
South Wire
U.S. Green Building Council - Inland Empire Chapter
Victoria Gardens
WLC Architects
Table of Contents
Executive Summary I
Chapter 1. Introduction 1
Plan Overview + Purpose 3
Sustainability in Rancho Cucamonga 4
Plan Format 7
Plan Development 8
Community Engagement 10
Chapter 2. Greenhouse Gas Emissions 15
Background 15
California Greenhouse Gas Legislation 16
SBCOG Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan 18
GHG Inventory + Forecast 18
GHG Reduction Targets + Goals 22
Chapter 3. Goals + policies 25
Transportation + Mobility 27
Land Use + Open Space 31
Energy Efficiency + Renewables 34
Green Building Performance 37
Water + Wastewater 40
Waste + Recycling 43
Chapter 4. Implementation
47
Administration
47
Triple Bottom Line Evaluation
49
Potential Funding Sources
50
Monitoring and Reporting
50
Definitions + Acronyms 59
Appendices
A. Community Survey Summary
B. Community Mapping Exercise Summary
C. Community Forum & Sustainability Expo Summary
D. SBCOG (formerly SANBAG) Regional GHG Plan and Inventory
E. Triple Bottom Line Evaluation Methodology
F. SBCOG (formerly SANBAG) CAP Implementation Tools
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Tables + Figures
Figures
1-1: City of Rancho Cucamonga Boundaries 2
1-2: Sustainable Community Action Plan Timeline 9
2-1: Greenhouse Gas Effect 15
2-2: Climate Change Regulatory Framework 17
2-3: Rancho Cucamonga GHG Emissions Sources (2008) 20
2-4: Per Capita Emissions by San Bernardino County City 21
Tables
2-1: Rancho Cucamonga GHG Emissions Sources (2008) 19
2-2: Rancho Cucamonga 2020 Emissions Forecast 22
4-1: Best Practices for Sustainability Planning Implementation 48
4-2: Alignment of Policies and Strategies 53
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sustainable community action plan a O
The Sustainable Community Action Plan summarizes the direction and future goals for sustainability in Rancho
Cucamonga and is the result of a collaborative effort between residents, local businesses, community organizations,
students, City staff and elected officials, and regional agencies.
In 2015, the City of Rancho Cucamonga began the process to develop the Sustainable Community Action Plan (Plan)
which included a conversation with the community regarding their priorities for environmental sustainability. These
community conversations are a core component of the Plan. With the help of the community, a vision for a more
sustainable Rancho Cucamonga was developed and serves as an overarching beacon that guides the goals and
policies within this Plan. The vision for this Plan is:
The City recognizes that a healthy and prosperous community strategically balances economics, environment and
community health. To that end, the goals and policies identified in the Plan are geared towards improving sustainability
in Rancho Cucamonga in a manner that provides environmental, economic and health benefits to the community.
Each of the goals and policies in the Plan are evaluated based on their health, economic, and sustainability benefits
through a set of Guiding Principles developed through a collaborative process. The Guiding Principles are:
Environment
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Reduce resource consumption (water, energy, fuel)
Protect habitat & biological resources
Improve resilience to natural hazards and environmental
Improve air quality
Contribute to thoughtful planning and development
Economy
• Increase energy, water, and fuel cost savings
Support local small businesses
Offer incentives or funding opportunities
• Expand green workforce training and recruitment
Attract environmentally friendly businesses
Reduce maintenance and operating costs
Community Equity + Health
• Improve overall community health
• Engage and empower the community and local organizations
• Increase access to locally -grown food
• Provide safe and convenient walking and bicycling options
• Generate public interest and support for sustainability goals
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Sustainable Community Action Plan Topic Areas
The Sustainable Community Action Plan is organized around six key topic areas. Each topic area is supported with
goals, policies, and action items. The co -benefits of each topic area are also identified, by linking them to the appropriate
Guiding Principle, in order to further make the connection with the environment, economy, and community health.
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction
In light of overwhelming scientific consensus and to avoid the most severe effects of climate change, California has
taken a global leadership role by enacting GHG reduction and climate change related legislation and has implement-
ed programs to dramatically reduce emissions. Legislation like AB 32 in 2006 and SB 32 in 2016 have set statewide
greenhouse gas reduction targets to reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 (equivalent to a 15% reduction from
2005 levels) and 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 (equivalent to a 49% reduction from 2005 levels).
Rancho Cucamonga participated in the San Bernardino
Council of Governments' (SBCOG, formerly SANBAG) re-
gional efforts to inventory greenhouse gas emissions and
identify strategies to reduce emissions. Through this effort,
Rancho Cucamonga set a goal to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions 15% below 2008 levels by 2020, In total,
existing actions, state programs, and the goals and
policies in this Plan will reduce GHG emissions in Rancho
Cucamonga by an estimated 16.9% by 2020.
As the City looks to future GHG reductions goals, Rancho
Cucamonga will look to align greenhouse gas reduction
goals with State targets for 2030 and beyond. The
implementation of the Plan will provide a focused roadmap
for advancing environmental sustainability and reducing
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Rancho Cucamonga is located in the Inland Empire, at the base of the San Gabriel Mountams in western
San Bernardino County. It is bound by the cities of Upland. Ontario. and Fontana the San Bernardino
National Forest, and parts of unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. Major transportation
infrastructure supporting the City includes State Route-210, Interstate-15. Interstate-10, Foothill Boulevard.
the Metrolink train station. and LAIOntario International Airport. Figure 1-1 identifies Rancho Cucamonga's
location and main corridors.
Originally incorporated in 1977. Rancho Cucamonga's spirit of heritage stems from its history as a collection
of three small communities: Cucamonga. Alta Loma, and Etiwanda This history is celebrated today through
public art. unique architecture, and well-preserved historic places. Historic Route 66 (Foothill Boulevard)
stretches across the City in an east to west direction. contributing to the nostalgia of the well-known and
romanticized highway that still resonates with residents today.
As the City continues to mature, there is a recognized need and desire to consider environmental
sustainability issues, thus prompting the development of the Sustainable Community Action Plan. In 2016,
Rancho Cucamonga had a population of approximately 175,000 residents and is projected to grow to 204,000
residents by the year 2040, The City of Rancho Cucamonga developed this Plan through support from a
grant provided by the Southern California Association of Governments through the Sustainable Communities
Planning Grant Program. A primary goal of this effort was to engage the community in a dialogue about the
strategies and actions that contribute to a clean and healthy environment for all that live, work learn and visit
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Plan Overview + Purpose
The Sustainable Community Action Plan serves as a road;nap for advancing environmental sustainability
and reducing greenhouse gas reductions, charting a course for the next several years, and identifying long-
term actions beyond 2020 It is meant to serve as a vision for sustainability in Rancho Cucamonga. but also
to identify some initial steps the City can take to begin implementing sustainability initiatives.
The Sustainable Community Action Plan:
1. Describes a vision for Rancho Cucamonga's hopes for a sustainable future.
2 Articulates the community's values and priorities as guiding principles for the Plan.
3. Confirms greenhouse gas reduction goals.
4 Highlights recent accomplishments and projects undertaken by the City and community.
5. Identifies new policy and program opportunities to achieve environmental sustainability goals.
6. Expresses the sustainability. economic, and health co -benefits through a triple -bottom line
evaluation
By identifying recent accomplishments and possible future initiatives. the Sustainable Community Action Plan
serves as an informational tool and analytical framework for the City and residents to consult when
considering future projects. policies and programs. It is anticipated that together residents and City
government will use this Plan to guide future dialogue and planning for a more sustainable future. While
summarizing potential opportunities for the future, this guidance neither authorizes nor mandates any given
activity or initiative on the environment in Rancho Cucamonga and is therefore not a project under the
California Environmental Quality Act. (Cal Pub. Res. Code § 21065: 14 C.C.R § 15378.)
What is Environmental Sustainability?
The U.S Environmental Protection Agei,cy (EPA) presents the common definition of sustainability: as `the
ability to maintain or improve standards of living without damaging or depleting natural resources for present
and future generations,"
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Plan Vision Statement
„lion statement for the Sustainable Community Action Pian is the result of a collaborative
effort between city staff. the Sustainable Community Action Plan Task Force, the Interdepartmental Advisory
Group, and the community. This statement was drafted and further refined based on community input to
reflect the goals and identity of Rancho Cucamonga
Sustainability in Rancho Cucamonga
In 2008, Heat �, RC took form as a way to promote and encourage a healthy and environmentally sustainable
lifestyle. Since its inception, Healthy RC has developed a wide range of programs, policies, infrastructure,
and activities to help improve community health and sustainability. Healthy RC has received national and
statewide recognition from the National League of Cities (NLC), including five Gold Medals and three Beacon
Awards from the Institute of Local Government.
Rancho Cucamonga adopted an updated General Plan in 2010 that further implements sustainable
community design principles in a manner that simultaneously facilitates economic development and promotes
community health and yell -being Rancho Cucamonga has also participated in regional studies and
programs through San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG, formerly SANBAG) that are important
to implementing sustainability programs related to transportation, land use, energy efficiency. water
conservation and waste reduction
The Sustainable Community Action Plan builds upon these existing plans and policies, best practices and
programs. It organizes strategies based on feedback obtained during community engagement efforts
including public workshops. interviews, and surveys. Implementation of the goals and actions outlined in this
Plan are not the sole responsibility of any individual. department. agency, business, or neighborhood The
entire community has a role in and plays a part in creating a sustainable future. The Plan is a guide for the
City to lead the way in those efforts.
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Rancho Cucamonga 2010 General Plan
includes numerous policies and
environmental sustainability.
Ran, -'no Cucamonga s General Plan is a document that sets
a long-term vision and guidelines for future development in
the community. The goals: policies, and actions outlined
guide development decisions and ensure that projects are
consistent with the City vision. The Rancho Cucamonga
General Plan was comprehensively updated in 2010 to
address land use, community design, mobility. economic
development, community services and resources. public
health and safety, and public infrastructure. The General Plan
implementation actions that either directly or indirectly enhance
Rancho Cucamonga Circulation Master Plan for Bicyclists & Pedestrians
Tne Rane,'nc Cuea;nonga Circula!ieii Plan ,rvsiilas a long-term
vision for improving the City's bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. By
focusing on Personal Health, Environmental Health. Access for All. and
Economic Health, the Plan strives to create a safe, convenient, comfortable
environment for bicycling and walking in Rancho Cucamonga. The Plan
sets forth goals and objectives for both bicycling and pedestrians through
clear objectives and plans towards achieving integrated walking and
bicycling throughout the City.
Rancho Cucamonga Economic Development Strategic Plan
In 2015, the City updated its Economic Development Strategic Plan which
guides the City's economic development priorities and activities An update
was necessary due to changing conditions including a national recession
and recovery, and the end of redevelopment. The Economic Development
Strategic Plan covers the demographic, economic. business, and market
conditions and identifies the advantages and disadvantages for economic
development in the City The strategies and actions are designed to
strengthen the City's existing advantages and take action to address
disadvantages or gaps.
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Healthy RC Strategic Plan
In 2014. the City of Rancho Cucamonga completed the Healthy RC
Strategic Plan which "embraces the comprehensive, interrelated nature of
health and works in partnership with all sectors to create a healthy and
sustainable community.` It serves as a roadmap with emphasis on creating
an environment that supports a healthy mind, body, and earth.
The key community health priorities in the Healthy RC Strategic Plan
include: Healthy Eating & Active Living. Community Connections & Safety.
Education & Family Support. Mental Health. Economic Development.
Clean Environment, Healthy Aging, and Disaster Resiliency. The
Sustainable Community Action Plan provides the opportunity to support
the Clean Environment priorities of the Haalthy RC Strategic Plan
San Bernardino County Regional GHG Inventory and Reduction Plan
In 2014, the San Bernardino Council of Governments (formerly SANBAG,
now SBCOG) completed a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory
and a Regional GHG Reduction Plan. SBCOG collaborated with 21
jurisdictions. including the City of Rancho Cucamonga. to prepare an
estimate of the GHG emissions generated by activities within each
jurisdiction, establish numeric GHG reduction targets, and identify feasible
strategies to reduce GHG emissions to reach those targets. The GHG
inventory and forecast developed for Rancho Cucamonga are described in
greater detail in Chapter 2 and is included as Appendix D to this document.
SCAG Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy
Southern California Associalion of Governments (SLAG) is
required to adopt and update its long-range Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP) and Sustainable Communities
Strategy (SCS) every four years, in accordance with federal and
state transportation planning laws. The RTP outlines the region's
goals and policies for meeting current and future mobility needs.
It provides a foundation for transportation decisions that are
ultimately aimed at achieving a coordinated and balanced
ar;sportat• systvw. The RTP identifies the region's transportation needs and issues: sets forth actions,
programs, and a list of projects to address the needs consistent with adopted regional policies and goals
and documents financial resources. The SCS portion of the document provides a combination of
transportation and land use strategies that help the region achieve state greenhouse gas emission reduction
goals and federal Clean Air Act requirements, preserve open space areas, improve public health and roadway
safety, support our vital goods movement industry and utilize resources more efficiently.
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Plan Format
Guiding Principles
Guiding Principles for the Rancho Cucamonga Sustainable Community Action Plan were developed through
a collaborative process between the community. city staff and the consultant team. These objectives guide
the overall topics and goals for the Plan and are used to evaluate the goals and policies based on their
sustainability, economic: and health co -benefits. The Guiding Principles are:
Environment
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Reduce resource consumption (water. energy, fuel)
• Protect habitat & biological resources
• Improve resilience to natural hazards and environmental conditions
• Improve air quality
• Contribute to thoughtful planning and development
Economy
• Increase energy water.. and fuel cost savings
• Support local small businesses
• Offer incentives or funding opportunities
• Expand green workforce training and recruitment
• Attract environmentally friendly businesses
• Reduce maintenance and operating costs
Community Equity/Health
• Improve overall community health
• Engage and empower the community and local organizations
• Increase access to locally -grown food
• Provide safe and convenient walking and bicycling options
• Generate public interest and support for sustainability goals
Sustainable Community Action Plan Topics
To ensure a sustainable future, the City of Rancho Cucamonga aims to protect the assets that make our
community a great place to live. work, learn. and visit. The Sustainable Community Action Plan is a roadmap
to protect the natural environment. to sustain a vibrant and active city, and to support a diversified local
economy. Each of the subsequent sections below are organized around focus areas and includes recent
accomplishments and projects undertaken by the City or community. new policy and program opportunities
to achieve environmental sustainability goals, and the co -benefits that contribute to improved environmental
sustainability. economic development. and well-being.
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Transportation + Mobility: Examines mobility options within the community
including walking, hicycling. driving. and taking public transit.
qLand Use + Open Space: Discusses land use decisions and how it affects the a
overall health and sustainability of Rancho Cucamonga G
Energy Efficiency + Renewables: Covers opportunities to improve efficiency y
and increase the use of renewable energy in and around the City.
AGreen Building Performance: Looks at opportunities to develop. maintain. and
operate buildings in a manner that utilizes resources efficiently and improves
the health of building occupants.
t� Water + Wastewater: Discusses use and conservation of water resources as
�,vell as reuse of treated wastewater in Rancho Cucamonga
t� Waste Reduction: Discusses opportunities for minimizing waste and organics
by reducing non -recyclable materials and increasing the city's waste diversion miegruted
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Triple Bottom Line Evaluation
li,e S.istahabie Conununity E.etlon Plan looks at policies and programs
and evaluates each one based on the health. economic, and sustainability
benefits using the Guiding Principles. This process has been coined the
'triple bottom line evaluation and helps prioritize programs and policies
that achieve the greatest number of objectives and balances benefits to
the environment. economy. and community Each policy has bee! -
evaluated using the Guiding Principles. The results of the evaluation wer
used to revise and refine polices in the Plan.
Plan Development
Environment
The development of the Sustainable Community Action Plan was split into four phases This process helped
to focus the topics of discussion and community engagement activities for collecting public input. A wide
variety of engagement methods summarized in the next section were utilized throughout the process.
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Phase 1:
The first phase started with a kickoff meeting to review the schedule, objectives and desired outcomes of the
Plan. City staff helped identify relevant regional and local planning documents that would help inform the
Plan and serve as a baseline for the team The team also held introductory meetings with the City Council.
various City Departments, and community agencies'organizations as a way of introducing the project and the
process for developing the Sustainable Community Action Plan
Phase 2:
The team began to identify opportunities to align proposed sustainability actions with community values and
assess how sustainability policies affect the triple -bottom line The evaluation process looked at existing goals
and policies by topic that could correlate to the Sustainable Community Action Plan It included extensive
community outreach, with participation at community events, administering a survey, and hosting a
community forum. Additionally. meetings were held with City Departments and community
agencies organizations to review a draft vision statement and discuss guiding principles
Phase 3:
An outline and format were developed for the Plan, with the aim to create a document that balances technical
rigor with readability and user-friendly graphics. It integrates priorities and feedback shared by the community
with best practices from around the region and across the state. This phase also included meetings with
various City Departments, and community agencieslorganizations.
Phase 4:
This final phase of the Plan included a review and final adoption of the Plan. The document was presented
to the City Council and Planning Commission for consideration and adoption. The community had the
opportunity to comment and provide feedback on the Public Draft Plan.
Figure 1-2: Sustainable Community Action Plan Timeline
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Community Engagement
-ommu airy engagement efforts from the development of the 2010 General Plan and Healthy RC Strategic
Plan helped to serve as models for the structure and format of community engagement for the Plan
Community engagement efforts conducted during the Plan's development focused on seeking input on the
goals and priorities for sustainability from the survey, community events and meetings community forum,
Plan Task Force, Interdepartmental Advisory Group and stakeholder interviews.
Community Events + Survey
The community survey generated feedback from community members, including residents. employees and
visitors, to gauge what sustainable improvements or changes would be supported in Rancho Cucamaiga.
Surveys were administered at numerous community events in different areas of the City and local
organization meetings, and were available electronically through the City's website. The survey period was
from March to May 2016 in an effort to reach a wide cross-section of community members. Surveys were
conducted at the following events or meetings
Alta Loma High School Military March Event
Chaffey College Associated Student Body
Chaffey College Earth Day
Chaffey Student Energy Club
Chamber of Commerce
Chaparral Mobile Home Park
Cucamonga Valley Water District Earth Day
Friends of the P.E Trail Cucamonga Challenge
Healthy RC Community Champions Meeting
Healthy RC Steering Committee
Healthy RC Youth Leaders
Los Osos High School Environmental Club
Northtown Healthy RC Event
Rancho Cucamonga Earth Day Community Event
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RC High School Environmental Club
Rancho Cucamonga Kiwanis Club
Rancho Cucamonga Resource Fair
Rancho Cucamonga Rotary Club
Rancho Cucamonga Service Council
Senior Advisory Committee
Senior VIP Club
Terra Vista Farmers Market
West End Realtors Association
In total. more than 1.000 people participated in the community survey either in person or through the online
portal The complete survey results are provided as Appendix A to this Plan.
"This would be a great place for..." Mapping Exercise
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In an effort to identify the location for the community -
preferred sustainability enhancements around the City
a mapping exercise with stickers representing desired
environmentally sustainable activities or changes was
launched. This exercise was used as part of the City's
POP -Lip outreach materials" that were available at
various community events between March 2016 and
June 2016. Participants placed stickers on aerial maps
of the City to show support for improvements and
activities at specific locations that would advance
Rancho Cucamonga's sustainability efforts. As part of
the planning process these results were analyzed for
economic, health and environmental feasibility. Some
key feedback is included below and a complete
summary can be found in Appendix B.
• Add drought tolerant landscaping. farmer's markets, bicycle lanes and bicycle parking around
Chaffey College
• Improve the areas around Cucamonga Elementary and Rancho Cucamonga Middle School
including: add drought tolerant landscaping, bicycle lanes and bicycle parking, preserve open
space. add sidewalks and walking trails add trees and green scape, and EV charging stations.
• Add higher density development in areas around Etiwanda High School, around the Civic Center.
areas between Town Center and Church Street. north of Etiwanda Elementary Park near former
Empire Lakes Golf Course site. and near Victoria Gardens.
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Community Forum + Sustainability
Expo
On June 2nd. 2016. approximately 200 community
members gathered at the Victoria Gardens Cultural
Center for the Citys Community Forum and
Sustainability Expo to discuss opportunities for
sustainability in Rancho Cucamonga. The event included
three components: Sustainability Expo with 20 local
organizations and exhibitors, refreshments from local
healthy restaurants. and a workshop that included r
presentation and small group discussion
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Below is a summary of key feedback from the Community Form + Sustainability Expo. A full list ofcommunity
feedback can be found in Appendix C
Outreach
• Educate youth
• Offer sustainability recommendations to
reside n is'businesses
Transportation
• Improve access and convenience of
public transportation
• Synchronize traffic lights
• Create trails going north to south
• Provide interconnected bike trails
• Improve trail lighting
Energy
• Increase use of solar energy
• Offer incentives
Plan Task Force
Water
• Demonstrations on water saving
techniques
• Encourage replacing lawns with drought
tolerant landscaping
• Expand use of recycled water
Waste + Recycling
• Increase recycling bins throughout City
• Promote recycling programs for
businesses and schools
The Plan Task Force included members from local agencies. community organizations, educational
institutions, and businesses. The Task Force members served an important role in helping to develop the
Plan and served as project advocates to the broader community. This group reviewed the evaluation results
and helped prioritize policies, programs, and other strategies to include in the Sustainable Community Action
Plan The Task Force met several times throughout planning process. providing critica! input during different
key points in the Plan's development.
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Interdepartmental Advisory Group
The Interdepartmental Advisory Group is made up of key representatives from various city departments. They
will ultimately lead efforts to implement the Plan, and therefore the meetings with this group were designed
to both educate and encourage ownership of the Plan. This group served as a technical resource to inform
and provide guidance. The Interdepartmental Advisory Group held meetings during each pivotal stage of the
planning process. Department representatives were able to share insight and make suggestions for the
direction of the Plan and community engagement.
Stakeholder Interviews
Stakeholder interviews were conducted in two rounds. The first round was with select city staff, organizations
involved in sustainability efforts, and local businesses. The second round was with City policy makers
including Council Members and Planning Commissioners in order to provide an overview of the Public Draft
Plan and the process in developing it.
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Background
i sere are vas 1,�us gases HIS G ie earth's atmosphere, including greenhouse gases (GHGs) which play a critical
role in determining the earth's surface temperature. Known as the greenhouse effect, infrared radiation enters
the earth's atmosphere from space and a portion of the radiation is absorbed by the earths surface. The
earth emits this radiation back toward space. but much of the radiation that otherwise would have escaped
back into space is instead trapped resulting in a warming of the atmosphere. Scientific evidence shows that
human activities are increasing the concentration of GHGs in the atmosphere trapping more heat and
changing global climate patterns. Among the prominent GHGs contributing to the greenhouse effect are
carbon dioxide (CO2). methane (CH4), and nitrous oyide (N20). Figure 2-1 illustrates the greenhouse gas
effect.
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According to the California Association of Environmental Professionals scientific studies have demonstrated
a relationship between increasing man-made GHG emissions and a long-term trend in increasing global
average temperatures. This conclusion is the consensus of the vast majority of climate scientists worldwide.
The increases in temperature and its effects on the earth's resources are well documented in the scientific
literature. which is best summarized in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) s periodic
reports, the latest of which is the Fifth Assessment Report (2014).
The IPCC s work to model and evaluate future climatic conditions indicates that if GHG emissions continue
to increase at current rates. there will be substantial adverse effects to both humans and the natural
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environment. Scientific organizations around the world have concluded that avoiding the most severe
outcomes of climate change will require keeping global average temperatures to rise no more than two
degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of the century (IPCC 2014). In order to limit global
temperature Increases to two degrees Celsius the IPCC and organizations like the Union of Concerned
Scientists have indicated that the U.S. and other developed countries would rfeed to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions anywhere from 78 percent to 95 percent below 1990 levels. with most organizations identifying an
80 percent reduction bellow 1990 levels by 2050 to provide stabilization at the two -degree Celsius threshold
Local Climate Change Impacts
While the anticipated effects of climate change will vary around the world. Rancho Cucamonga is looking to
the future to anticipate and address the challenges that may threaten community health and quality of life. In
Rancho Cucamonga, climate change and continued generation of greenhouse gas erissions is likely to
result in average temperature increases of 3,8 to 6.6 degrees Fahrenheit, a nearly ten -fold increase in the
number of days reaching extreme heat levels (days in which peak temperatures reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit
or higher) and increased wildfire risk in areas that are already designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones by Cal Fire (Source: Cat Adapt - California Energy Commission, 2016. http:r!cal-
ad apt.org'toolsrfactsheet').
California Greenhouse Gas Legislation
In light of the scientific consensus and to avoid the most severe effects of climate change. the State of
California has taken a global leadership role in the climate change field by enacting GHG and climate change
related legislation and has implemented programs to dramatically reduce emissions In California, there are
a series of climate change laws that have been enacted over the last decade. The most pertinent GHG
legislation in California includes
California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Assembly Bill [AS] 32 and Senate Bill [SB] 32): AS
32, signed in 2006, is the primary legislation that has driven GHG regulation and analysis in California, by
instructing the California Air Resource Board (CARS) to develop and enforce regulations for the reporting
and verifying of statewide GHG emissions. At the heart of the bill is the requirement that statewide GHG
emissions be reduced to 1990 levels by 2020. Based on CARB's calculations of emissions levels, California
must reduce GHG emissions by approximately 15 percent below 2005 levels to achieve this goal. In
September 2016. the Governor signed SB 32. which builds upon the statewide targets for 2020 by
establishing a longer -term target so that "statewide greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to 40% below
the 1990 levels by 2030.
Executive Order 5.3.05 (2005): This Executive Order highlights longer term GHG emissions reduction
targets for the State, though such targets have not yet been adopted by the legislature and signed into law.
Specifically. Executive Order S-3-05 seeks to achieve a reduction of GHG emissions of 80 percent below
1990 levels by 2050, consistent with the scientific consensus that developed regions will need to reduce
emissions at least 80 percent below 1990 levels to limit global warming to two degrees Celsius
Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (Senate Bill 375): This law builds off of
AS 32 by linking transportation funding to land use planning The law also requires that metropolitan planning
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organizations (MPOs) establish GHG reduction targets for 2020 and 2035 and achieve the established
targets through the development of a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) within the Regional
Transportation Plan (RTP). SCAG, the MPO covering southern California, has prepared an RTP and SCS
for the period through 2040.
CEQA and Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Senate Bill 97): Passed in 2007. SB 97 required the Natural
Resources Agency to prepare amendments to the CEQAA Guidelines, providing direction to lead agencies on
how to analyze and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Governor's Office of Planning and
Research, the amendments adopted in 200E to the CEOA Guidelines helped to clarify that lead agencies
must analyze the greenhouse gas emissions of proposed projects. and must reach a conclusion regarding
the significance of those emissions. (See CEOA Guidelines § 15064.4.)
Additionally, there are several regulations that have been enacted at the State level that address sustainability
and GHG emissions. The regulatory framework is depicted in Figure 2-2.
Figure 2-2: Climate Change Regulatory Framework
Land Use + Energy + Water
Transportation Renewables Conservation
Waste +
Recycling
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SBCOG Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan
In order to support GHG related legislation, the San Bernardino Council of Governments:(formerly SANBAG,
now SBCOG), partnered with 21 member cities and the County of San Bernardino to prepare GHG
inventories, identify potential GHG reduction measures, conduct environmental review of the GHG Reduction
Plan. and support each community's efforts to reduce emissions by developing regional programs.
The remainder of this chapter details the work completed by SBCOG that is relevant to the City of Rancho
Cucamonga. While the SBCOG work identifies best practices for the region Rancho Cucamonga's
Sustainable Community Action Plan has been developed to leverage regional efforts and incorporate local
community input to identify strategies and actions that are reflective and appropriate for the community.
Please refer to Appendix D for the complete document.
GHG Inventory + Forecast
Inventory Methods
I l It San 6er11ard i10 Council of Governments (SBCOG)- working in conjunction with the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, prepared an inventory of GHG emissions for the calendar year of 2008. The inventory estimates
emissions for on -road transportation. off -road equipment, residential and commercial energy use. solid waste
generation, and water and wastewater emissions. With the exception of a few sectors, the 2008 inventory is
based on actual activity data and emission factors provided by the various utilities and agencies that deliver
andior collect resources in Rancho Cucamonga.'
A GHG inventory provides an analysis of all sources of emissions
within a given boundary and assessment of their magnitude. The
inventory addresses both direct emissions (such as natural gas
combustion for building heating) or indirect emissions (such as
electricity generation that occur outside the inventory area).
The inventories were prepared consistent with industry protocols
including the U S. Community Protocol for Accounting and
Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, the Local Government
Operations Protocol, and the California Association of
Environmental Professionals Whitepapers on inventorying
forecasting, and setting targets for GHG emissions.
The unit of measure used in the GHG inventory is the metric ton of
002 equivalent (NITCO2e), which combines the differing impacts
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I The guidelines used to account for all significant contributing sectors to GHG emissions were based on two documents the U S
Community Protocol lot Accounting and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (ICLEI 2012) and the California Air Resowces
Board Local Governments Operations Protocol (LGOP 2010)
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of all GHGs into a single unit. Each GHG differs in its ability to absorb heat in the atmosphere based on the
lifetime, or persistence of the gas molecule in the atmosphere. Methane traps over 21 times more heat per
molecule than CO2. and N20 absorbs 310 times more heat per molecule than CO2.
2008 Baseline Emissions
In 2008. Rancho Cucamonga generated approximately 1.559,136 MTCO2e from all emissions sources (see
Table 2-1 and Figure 2.3). Like most communities in California. on -road transportation accounted for the
largest share of emissions. representing 45.1 % of emissions. while building energy was the second largest
sector of emissions at 44.5% Off -road equipment. water conveyance, and solid waste disposal represented
smaller, but still notable, portions of the emissions profile. representing 5.2% 3.0%, and 1.9% respectively.
The smallest sectors wastewater treatment and agriculture, each represented less than 190 of total emissions
in Rancho CuramnWna in 2O08
Table 2-1: Rancho Cucamonga GHG Emissions Sources (2008)
On -Road Transportation
702.904
45.10a
Building Energy
693,422
44.5°io
Off -Road Equipment
80.830
5.29U
Water Conveyance
46.054
3.0%
Solid Waste Management
29,042
1.9%
Wastewater Treatment
6 584
0.41sj
Agriculture
300
< 0. %
Total Emissions
1.559 136
100%
Source Regional GHG Reduction Plan. 2014_
3 This unit is calculated by multiplying each emitted gas by its GNP which measures the contribution or a given mass of GHG to
global warming
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Figure 2-3: Rancho Cucamonga GHG Emissions Sources (2008)
Water Conveyance
3.0%
Off -Road Equipment
52%
Solid Waste Wastewater
Management Treatment
1 9% 0 4% Agriculture
<0.1 %
On -Road
Transportation
45.1 %
Building Energ,.
44.5%
Source, Regional GHG Reduction Plan, 2014,
Transportation sector emissions are the result of gasoline and diesel combustion in vehicles traveling to.
from, or within Rancho Cucamonga but excludes emissions associated with vehicles that pass -through
Rancho Cucamonga without stopping. Residential and commercial energy use calculates the emissions
generated by electricity and natural gas consumed by residences and commercial businesses within Rancho
Cucamonga. Off -road equipment includes construction and landscaping vehicles and other equipment that
relies upon gasoline or diesel fuel to operate while solid waste emissions are based on the amount of waste
disposed in landfills. where it decomposes and generates methane. Finally, water and wastewater emissions
are calculated by determining the energy needed to extract. transport. treat, and dispose of the water
resources consumed by the community.
On a per capita basis. the City of Rancho Cucamonga had above average per capita emissions (10.6
MTCO2e) in the year 2008 when compared to other participating cities. As shown in Figure 2.4, this is slightly
higher compared to other cities in San Bernardino County (9.8 N.1TCO2e) despite having approximately the
same joWresidents ratio as the region average.
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Figure 2-4: Per Capita Emissions by San Bernardino County City
Big Bear Lake
Ontario 17.9
Needles 17.8
Chino 16A
Colton 13.9
Loma Linda 12A
Redlands 11.5
Rancho Cucamonga 10.6
San Bernardino County Average
San Bernardino 9.1
Viem ville
8.6
Montclair
8.6
Yucca Valley
8
Grand Terrare
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Fontana
7.1
Yucaipa
6,8
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Riako
6.8
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6.6
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6.6
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2020 Emissions Forecast
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Annual emissions generated vary from year to year based on a variety of factors. The Regional GHG
Reduction Plan, prepared by SBCOG forecasted emissions levels for Rancho Cucamonga in 2020 if
population, housing. and employment forecasts reached the levels projected by the Southern California
Association of Governments (SC,AG) in the 2035 Regional Transportation Plan and no new programs to
reduce emissions were implemented. This is referred to as a business -as -usual or EAU forecast. Table 2.2
identifies the baseline emissions in 2008 and compares the B,AU forecasted emissions for Rancho
Cucamonga in 2020 Between 2008 and 2020, average emissions in Rancho Cucamonga are expected to
increase 2.2% as a result of economic and population growth if the BAU scenario is continued.
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Table 2-2: Rancho Cucamonga 2020 Emissions Forecast
2008 Annual Emissions
2020 Forecasted
Sector
(MTCO2e/yr)
Business As Usual
Emissions .•
Building Energy
693.422
722 126
On -Road Transportation
702,904
701.998
Off -Road Equipment
80,830
82.950
Solid Waste Man Bement
99,042
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Agriculture
300
Wastewater Treatment
6,584
6
Water Conveyance
46,054
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Total Emissions
1,559.136
1,594,101
Emissions Change 2008-2020
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Sauce. Hegional GHG Reduction Plan. 2014
At the state level, the various standards and measures such as fuel efficiency standards, low carbon fuel
standard. and energy renewal portfolio standard supports the goal of reducing GHG emissions in the City s
on -road and building energy sectors by 2020. At the County level the GHG Plan's landfill controls will further
reduce emissions. Collectively these measures at the State and County levels will reduce emissions in
Rancho Cucamonga beyond the levels recommended by AB 32 (W'' below 2008 levels by 2020), However.
Rancho Cucamonga recognizes that the efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions continues beyond 2020
particularly given the adoption of Senate Bill 32 in 2016 which sets GHG reduction targets for 2030. With tha'.
in mind, Rancho Cucamonga has committed to supporting implementation of Incal measures to reduce GHG
emissions in addition to State measures.
GHG Reduction Targets + Goals
Rancho Cucamonga GHG Reduction Target + Long -Term Goals
In order to align with or be on a trajectory to meet the States long-term greenhouse gas reduction goals and
the scientific consensus of the emissions reductions needed to limit global warming to two degrees Celsius,
the City of Rancho Cucamonga would need to reduce emissions equivalent to the following levels:
To 1990 levels by 2020 (equivalent to 15 percent below 2008 baseline levels), consistent with
AB 32
To 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 (equivalent to 49 percent below 2008 baseline levels),
consistent with E.O. B-30-15 and SB 32
To 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050 (equivalent to 83 percent below 2008 base!ine levels).
consistent with E.O. S-3-05
This Plan identifies steps that Rancho Cucamonga can take to contribute towards a GHG reduction target
that reduces emissions approximately 15 percent below 2008 levels by 2020,
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In total, existing actions, state programs, and the goals, policies, and actions identified in the
Sustainable Community Action Plan will reduce GHG emissions in Rancho Cucamonga up to
16.9 percent by 2020.
Policies and actions to achieve long term GHG reduction targets beyond 2020 that are further out in the future
will be considered as the City identifies updates or revisions to the Rancho Cucamonga General Plan.
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Introduction
To ensure a sustainable future, the City of Rancho Cucamonga must work to preserve the assets that make
it a great place to live, work, learn, and visit. The Sustainable Community Action Plan is a road -map to
preserve and enhance the natural environment, public health, the economy, the people who make the City
vibrant, and the many other qualities that make Rancho Cucamonga a model community.
The Sustainable Community Action Plan targets key areas for advancing sustainability. These areas include:
Transportation + Mobility (TM)
Of(0)Examines mobility options within the community, including, walking, bicycling, driving, and taking
n public transit.
Land Use + Open Space (LU)
®; Discusses land use decisions and how it affects the overall health and sustainability of Rancho
0� Cucamonga.
Energy Efficiency + Renewables (EE)
,,, i,/,
Covers opportunities to improve efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy in and
around the City.
Green Building Performance (GB)
ALooks at opportunities to develop, maintain, and operate buildings in a manner that utilizes
resources efficiently and improves the health of building occupants.
Water + Wastewater (WW)
Discusses the use and conservation of water resources as well as reuse of treated wastewater in
< Rancho Cucamonga.
Waste + Recycling (WR)
Discusses opportunities for minimizing waste and organics by reducing non -recyclable materials
and increasing diversion rates.
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Each of the topic areas in the Sustainable Community Action Plan includes a similar structure, as follows:
• Introduction provides a brief overview of the topic, the activities covered under the topic, its
relationship to a sustainable community, and why it is included in the Plan.
• Recent Efforts + Support identifies the recent efforts undertaken by the City, partner agencies, and
the community to implement programs related to the topic. This section also highlights plans or
programs adopted by the City that are relevant to the topic.
• Co -benefits incorporates the results of the triple -bottom line analysis to highlight how well the
various policies achieve the goals and priorities of this plan related to the Environment, Economy,
and Community Health + Equity.
• Goals + Policies lists the various goals and policies associated with each topic. It also includes a
series of Actions that could be implemented to achieve the goals.
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Introduction
Transportation and mobility decisions play a key role in how people interact
Oand move around a city. Increasing transportation options is critical to
improving accessibility, promoting health, and working towards improving
local and regional air quality.
Recent Efforts + Support
Rancho Cucamonga has initiated several efforts towards improving mobility and
enhancing access for a variety of different transportation modes. In 2015, the
Rancho Cucamonga Circulation Master Plan for Bicyclists & Pedestrians was
prepared, with the intent to make walking and bicycling a safe, convenient,
comfortable, and viable transportation option.
The Sustainable Community Action Plan builds off the Healthy RC model,
integrating bicycling and walking into community planning efforts. It articulates
goals to improve personal and environmental health- including air quality, access
to all modes of transportation, and economic health. This plan highlights the health
and environmental co -benefits from active transportation such as walking and
bicycling, when compared to automobile use.
► Circulation Master Plan r_.r
Bicyclists and Pede r
The Healthy RC Strategic Plan lays out Rancho Cucamonga's community health priorities which include a
clean environment and active living. The City also promotes Safe Routes to School (SRTS), a program that
brings members of the community together, including students, parents, school officials, public safety officers,
and teachers, to address pedestrian safety issues and encourage students to walk or bicycle to school. In
addition to these programs, Rancho Cucamonga has completed several other projects and programs that
promote alternative transportation options, including:
• Complete Streets Ordinance
• Expansion of municipal "green" fleet with Alternative Fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations throughout the City
• Pacific Electric (PE) Trail Master Plan
• Bicycle lockers at various locations (i.e. Metrolink)
• Bicycling and Trail Guide
• Streamlined EV Charger permitting process
• Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Infrastructure Improvements
• Encourage Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service
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10- The City has invested in clean fuel
infrastructure and electric vehicles
Co -benefits
Tesla Superchargers are located at Victoria
Gardens
Improvements to the transportation network can provide a wide -range of co -benefits related to the economy,
community health, and environment. The following co -benefits have been identified based on the goals and
policies included in this section:
Increase fuel cost savings
Offer incentives and
funding opportunities
Improve overall community
health
Provide safe and convenient
walking and bicycling options
Provide safe and convenient
walking and bicycling options
• Reduce greenhouse gas
emissions
Improve air quality
Contribute to thoughtful
planning and development
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Transportation Goals + Policies
Goal: Rancho Cucamonga offers a wide variety of safe and long lasting
transportation choices.
Policy 1: Promote active transportation choices.
Actions
TM 1.1 Develop public information campaigns highlighting the health, environmental, and economic
benefits of active transportation.
TM 1.2 Coordinate with stakeholders on the development of strategies to implement Sustainable
Community Action Plan goals and related sustainability goals from the General Plan,
TM 1.3 Partner with local agencies and community organizations to promote bicycling and walking.
TM 1 A Coordinate with elementary and middle schools to facilitate the expansion of the Safe Routes
to School (SRTS) program by identifying supporters and funding opportunities.
TM 1.5 Develop programs to promote National Bike Month and provide access to gear and education
classes for prospective bicycle riders.
TM 1.6 Construct amenities such as bicycle maintenance and repair stations, along trails and in parks
to facilitate and encourage bicycling.
TM 1.7 Improve awareness of bicycling and walking by exploring Open Streets events, which are
events that temporarily close streets to automobile traffic and make them available for
bicycling, walking, and other public uses.
TM 1.8 Develop campaigns to promote and enhance the Pacific Electric (PE) Trail.
TM 1.9 Increase bicycle trails in the Southern portion of the City to ensure access to safe alternative
transportation.
TM 1.10 Explore the feasibility of implementing a bikeshare program for employees and the community.
TM 1.11 Install green pavement markings at conflict zones along key transportation corridors.
Policy 2: Utilize Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies citywide.
Actions
TM 2.1 Support the use of shared -parking strategies in multi -tenant retail, commercial, and office
centers.
TM 2.2 Develop programs to promote regional car sharing to reduce the overall per capita vehicle
miles traveled (VMT) and improve air quality.
Policy 3: Ensure safe and convenient transit options are available to all residents.
Actions
TM 3.1 Coordinate with transit providers to. establish direct routes to popular destinations, such as the
Ontario International Airport.
TM 3.2 Coordinate with transit providers to provide improvements to local service, as well as needed
amenities in close proximity to transit line stops.
TM 3.3 Work with OmniTrans to offer Advanced Transportation Management Systems (ATMS), or
Smart Bus Technology at all local stops.
TM 3.4 Recommend shaded or covered stations/transit stops
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TM 3.5 Work to improve first /last mile connections for Rancho Cucamonga public transit riders.
TM 3.6 Require the incorporation of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
techniques, such as appropriate lighting and landscape maintenance, to improve the safety of
public transit stops across Rancho Cucamonga.
TM 3.7 Facilitate shared ride services such as Uber and Lyft by requiring amenities such as dedicated
parking bays or pick-up locations for their use.
Policy 4: Increase the use of alternative fuels and electric vehicles.
Actions
TM 4.1 Support development of electric vehicle infrastructure and charging stations at City -owned
facilities and private property.
TM 4.2 Support efforts to introduce and integrate alternative fuel vehicles and technologies (such as
compressed natural gas and hydrogen fuel cell technology) into the transportation network.
Policy 5: Facilitate efficient movement of vehicles throughout the city.
Actions
TM 5.1 Support synchronization of traffic signals along major corridors for improved traffic flow.
TM 5.2 Support expansion of High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) lanes on freeways near Rancho
Cucamonga.
TM 5.3 Periodically review and update the Truck Route Map to facilitate efficient movement of freight
within and through the community.
TM 5.4 Continue to explore opportunities where Safe Routes to Schools and the Pacific Electric (PE)
Trail can be integrated into existing evacuation routes throughout the City.
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Introduction
Land use and open space design decisions affect our ability to live a safe and
®O healthy lifestyle. Rancho Cucamonga has demonstrated its support for smart
D land use planning and protection of its natural resources. The City strives to
continue offering mountain views, multiple housing options, economic
opportunities, along with numerous public parks and an extensive trail
network.
Recent Efforts + Support
Rancho Cucamonga has made a commitment to sustainable land uses through its General Plan, The
Managing Land Use, Community Design, and Historic Resources Element of the General Plan demonstrates
the City of Rancho Cucamonga's commitment to promote healthy and sustainable land use patterns through
carefully managed development and policy initiatives.
City Council's mid- and long-range planning goals show commitment for more sustainable land use decisions
and open space enhancement and revitalization through their directive to "Develop standards to address
mixed use, high density, Transit Oriented Development and underperforming or underutilized areas and
initiate a Development Code amendment to incorporate new development standards" This goal directs law-
makers and city staff to prioritize goals and policies that promote personal health, environmental health and
economic health. A list of key land use and open space completed programs and projects include:
Participation in SBCOG (formerly SANBAG) Regional Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, Forecast
and GHG Reduction Plan
• Adoption of 2010 General Plan
• SCAG Compass Blueprint Project - West Foothill Boulevard
• Tree City USA Designation
• Community Gardens and Farmers' Markets Ordinance
• Cucamonga Canyon Conservation Efforts
• Empire Lakes Mixed -Use Development
• Empire Yards Transit Oriented Development
• Adoption of Mixed Use/Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Standards
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100. City Gads provide residents
access to open space.
Attract environment
friendly businesses
Increase energy,
water, and fuel cost
savings
Co -benefits
Changes to land use patterns and improved access to open space can
provide a wide -range of co -benefits related to the economy, community
health, and environment of Rancho Cucamonga. The following co -
benefits have been identified based on the goals and policies included in
this section:
Improve overall
community health
Provide safe and
convenient walking and
bicycling options
Improve resilience to
natural hazards and
environmental conditions
• Keauce greennouse gas
emissions
• Protect habitat and biological
resources
• Contribute to thoughtful
planning and development
Land Use + Open Space Goals + Policies
Goal: Rancho Cucamonga balances natural resources and open space with
diverse land use patterns.
Policy 1: Support development and redevelopment of land use patterns that promote clean,
green, and healthy living.
Actions
LU 1.1 Support new, diverse housing opportunities within walking distance of businesses,
employment, and mixed -use areas.
LU 1.2 Support building multifamily and mixed -use development in areas identified by the General
Plan.
LU 1.3 Encourage the use of short, grid pattern streets and connected blocks through pedestrian and
alternative transportation paths for development.
LU 1.4 Promote bicycle parking and alternative transportation amenities in mixed -use, multifamily,
and commercial development.
LU 1.5 Facilitate the use of passive design to work with natural elements and landforms.
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LU 1.6 Orient buildings for pedestrians, as opposed to vehicles, by having them face the street,
providing large connected sidewalks, and offering a buffer between vehicles and pedestrians.
LU 1.7 Support green tech and energy related businesses moving to Rancho Cucamonga.
LU 1.8 Support projects that facilitate access for bicyclists and pedestrians.
LU1.9 Supportand implement planting of additional low -maintenance, large canopytreesthat provide
shade for pedestrians and reduce the heat island effect.
Policy 2: Provide for the preservation of parks, open space, and development.
Actions
LU 2.1 Maintain running tracks, playgrounds, and sports courts in public parks.
LU 2.2 Strive to provide park and recreational facilities that offer a range of sizes and activities at a
rate of at least 5 acres per 1,000 residents.
LU 2.3 Build or redesign parkland space to best suit local neighborhoods with collected development
impact fees.
LU 2.4 Enhance crime prevention strategies through environmental design techniques for parks
including adequate lighting, wayfinding signs, and clear lines of sight.
LU 2.5 Expand the rate of tree plantings and landscaping along the Pacific Electric (PE) Trail.
LU 2.6 Continue to emphasize water resource management and urban forestry in park and landscape
maintenance districts, and expand practices to address other sustainable management
practices such as Integrated Pest Management, soil health, and fertilizer usage.
LU 2.7 Support limited local access to the San Bernardino National Forest and the Angeles National
Forest that is sensitive to the natural environment.
LU 2.8 Protect and showcase scenic mountain views as development occurs.
LU 2.9 Ensure that new multi -family residential development provides adequate on -site recreational
and open space amenities consistent with the values and standards of the community.
LU 2.10 Encourage the production of local agriculture and food in front/backyard gardens, community
gardens, parks/open space areas, and utility and flood control easements.
LU 2,11 Promote low impact development, within the foothills, that works with existing natural
landforms and minimizes the amount of site grading needed.
LU 2.12 Continue to enforce the General Plan goals and Development Code requirements for
compatible development that is sensitive to the existing built environment and preservation of
the landforms in the hillside areas.
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Energy resources play a key role in the daily life and business operations of
�� _ residents and businesses. Increasing energy efficiency and the use of
%:Z. renewable energy supports environmental sustainability and reduces
10 operating costs of a household or business by reducing overall energy
consumption.
Recent Efforts + Support
In recent years, Rancho Cucamonga has taken strides towards increasing sustainable activities and reducing
inefficiencies in energy consumption. These programs demonstrate Rancho Cucamonga's progress and
future commitment to a cleaner and more efficient city. A list of the key energy efficiency and renewable
energy programs and projects in Rancho Cucamonga include:
Renewable energy systems at three City facilities (370 kW)
• Solar RC Expansion Project at additional five City facilities (1.8 MW)
Cool California City Designation
SolarRC streamlined solar permitting process and reduced fees
• Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Program
• Home Energy Makeover contest
• Replacement of incandescent traffic lights with efficient LED lighting
• Energy Network partnership
• RCMU Renewable Energy rebate program
RCMU/Library Play and Learn Island (PALTM)
RCMU Energy Efficiency rebate program
• RCMU Ice Bear energy units
• RCMU Direct Savings Program for commercial customers
Library Kill -a -Watt program
• Partnership for a Greener Northtown
LEADING BY INNOVATION
The SolarRC program has greatly
increased the City's and RCMU's
efforts to generate local renewable
• Property Accessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program energy.
• San Bernardino Regional Energy Partnership
• RCMU's purchase of 6 MW share of renewable energy from the Astoria 2 Solar Farm
• RCMU is meeting the State's Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) of 33% renewables by 2020.
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Co -benefits
Opportunities to increase energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy can provide a wide -range of co -
benefits related to the economy, community health, and environment of Rancho Cucamonga. The following
co -benefits have been identified based on the goals and policies included in this section:
• increase energy ana ruei
tngage ana empower
rteauce greennouse
cost savings
the community and
gas emissions
• Support local small
local organizations
Reduce resource
businesses
Generate public
consumption
• Expand green workforce
interest and support for
Improve resilience to
opportunities
sustainable goals
natural hazards and
• Attract environmentally
environmental
friendly businesses
conditions
• Reduce operating costs
Contribute to
thoughtful planning
and development
Goals + Policies
Goal: Rancho Cucamonga is energy efficient and powered by clean,
renewable energy.
Policy 1: Reduce energy demand by improved efficiency and building design.
Actions
EE 1.1 Continue to promote programs that encourage users to reduce energy use and increase
efficiency.
EE 1.2 Increase participation in Southern California Edison's Green Rate, Time -Of -Use (TOU) Rate
and Electric Vehicle (EV) Rate Plans.
EE 1.3 Increase educational and outreach efforts for residential, commercial, and institutional building
owners to increase awareness of Southern California Edison (SCE), Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Utility (RCMU), and the Gas Company programs, rebates, and incentives.
EE 1.4 Promote City -approved third -party programs and financing sources, such as the Property
Accessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, to improve energy efficiency of existing buildings
and homes.
EE 1.5 Promote the retrofit of existing buildings with energy efficiency techniques through contractor
trainings and educational resources for building owners and tenants.
EE 1.6 Continue leveraging federal, state, regional, and other funding sources to retrofit and
commission existing municipal facilities.
EE 1.7 Expand the Green Business Recognition Program by offering incentives for participating
businesses in Rancho Cucamonga.
EE 1.8 Support efforts regarding energy disclosure, audits, and/or upgrades at time of sale for
residential and commercial properties.
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EE 1.9 Pursue retrofitting of existing and installing new streetlight, traffic signal, and safety lights with
LED fixtures.
EE 1.10 Install automated controls and universal energy management systems in municipal buildings.
EE 1.11 Establish an energy revolving fund for municipal and community projects.
EE 1.12 Enroll appropriate City facilities in the SCE Demand Response Program.
EE 1.13 Support RCMU efforts to expand energy conservation programs.
EE 1.14 Promote programs and conservation efforts that encourage a reduction in energy and
greenhouse gas emissions of homes and businesses.
EE 1.15 Provide incentives and educational materials to encourage sustainable building design and
site design that receive LEED, Sustainable Sites, Living Building Challenge, or similar
certifications.
EE 1.16 Continue to support, and regularly update RCMU's New Development Incentive program for
new development that exceeds California Green Building Standards Code minimum
requirements.
Policy 2: Increase the amount of renewable energy use in Rancho Cucamonga.
Actions
EE 2.1 Offer a citywide resource that compiles with all state, local, and third -party incentives,
programs, and information regarding renewable energy for residents and businesses to
access.
EE 2.2 Continue to support and expand the use of renewable energy.
EE 2.3 Promote income -qualified solar housing programs that provide no -or low-cost solar for families
living with limited or fixed incomes.
EE 2.4 Leverage incentives and rebates to increase renewable energy generation on City -owned
facilities and properties.
EE 2.5 Install solar panels when feasible on new and existing municipal buildings.
EE 2.6 Advocate for the continuance of the Net Energy Metering (NEM) program at the state level.
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Introduction
The development and operations of buildings provide opportunities to
identify cost-effective ways to improve the environmental performance of
buildings while enhancing occupant comfort and health.
Recent Efforts + Support
Rancho Cucamonga has already taken many steps toward improving building performance. The City has
begun to implement a Green Building Ordinance that follows CalGreen's voluntary two -tiered system, but
requires new or remodeled municipal buildings over 7,500 square feet meet CalGreen's Tier 1 standards.
The City's development code encourages use of energy conservation techniques, in addition to constructing
new municipal buildings with green building features including solar panels, drought tolerant landscaping,
and natural lighting. A detailed list of green building performance projects and programs are listed below:
• Green Purchasing Ordinance
• Adoption of 2012 Development Code
• Green Building Ordinance
• Corporate Yard green building features
• Environmentally friendly cleaning products in janitorial services contracts
• Home Improvement Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Program
• Ready RC program
• City Hall HVAC Upgrade
• Retrofit City Hall outdoor lights with LED
• Institute for Local Government (ILG) Beacon Sustainability Recognition Award Program
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Co -benefits
Improved design and performance of buildings can provide a wide -range of co -benefits related to the
economy, community health, and environment of Rancho Cucamonga. The following co -benefits have been
identified based on the goals and policies included in this section:
Increase energy, water,
fuel cost savings
Support local small
businesses
Expand green workforce
opportunities
Attract environmentally
friendly businesses
Reduce operating costs
and Improve overall community
health
Engage and empower the
community and local
organizations
• Generate public interest for
sustainable goals
Improve resilience to natural
hazards and environmental
conditions
Keauce greennouse gas
emissions
Reduce resource
consumption
Improve indoor air quality
• Contribute to thoughtful
planning and development
Green Building Performance Goals + Policies
Goal: Buildings and Businesses in Rancho Cucamonga achieve high levels
of environmental performance and occupant health.
Policy 1: Facilitate the use of green building practices.
Actions
GB 1.1 Incorporate the design and technical standards of Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) and Well Building Standards or similar rating systems in the development or
renovation of City -owned buildings.
GB 1.2 Encourage developers to participate in the Green Building Program and achieve or exceed
CalGreen Standards.
GB 1.3 Conduct a systematic review of the Development Code and explore incorporating guidelines
and standards that encourage green building practices.
GB 1.4 Encourage green architectural historic preservation and remodeling practices.
GB 1.5 Support an outreach and education plan for developers, realtors, contractors, and institutions
focused on sustainable design principles and green building techniques.
GB 1.6 Support the installation of solar panels on new and existing residential, commercial, industrial
and warehouse space.
Policy 2: Promote opportunities to improve environmental health, disaster resiliency, and
workplace wellness.
Actions
GB 2.1 Encourage alternative transportation options such as telecommuting, carpooling, and
commuting incentives.
GB 2.2 Support community workplace wellness fairs to promote new ideas for workplace health and
wellness.
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GB 2.3 Promote integration of workplace wellness and environmental health into the Rancho
Cucamonga Green Business Recognition Program.
GB 2.4 Promote disaster resiliency efforts through the Ready RC program and business emergency
response training (BERT) to local businesses and employers.
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Introduction
Water use and wastewater production in Rancho Cucamonga provides the
o
City with opportunities to collaborate with the City's water supplier
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) to reduce the consumption of a
<�_ precious natural resource and ensure a supply of quality water.
Recent Efforts + Support
California's severe drought reached record highs in 2016. The State
Water Resources Control Board reported in July 2016 that
Californians reduced residential water use by 28 percent in May 2016
compared with the same month in 20131. While California has taken
major steps towards reducing the amount of potable water used at
home and at work, long-term conservation strategies are still
necessary. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines
wastewater as being water that contains organic matter, inorganic
compounds and microorganisms. Essentially, any water that has
been used in a home or business is considered wastewater and must
be collected and treated before being disposed.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has taken strides towards reducing
water consumption and increasing use of recycled wastewater.
These efforts include:
► The City currently irrigates parkways and
median island landscape sties with
recycled water
Municipal water usage reduced by 27 percent
• Water consumption reduction goal of 40% below the 2013/14 baseline
• Recycled water for irrigation at various locations
• 305,000 square feet of turf removed from parks and City facilities
• Street medians converted drought -tolerant landscaping at various locations
• Computerized irrigation control system implemented
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• Adopting a Drought Emergency Proclamation to prioritize water conservation efforts
Co -benefits
Water conservation and wastewater efficiency efforts can provide a wide -range of co -benefits related to the
economy, community health, and environment of Rancho Cucamonga. The following co -benefits have been
identified based on the goals and policies included in this section:
Increase water cost
savings
Support local small
businesses
Expand green workforce
opportunities
Reduce operating costs
tngage ana empower in(
community and local
organizations
Generate public interest
and support for
sustainability goals
Improve resilience to
natural hazards and
environmental conditions
Keauce greennouse gas
emissions
• Reduce resource consumption
• Protect habitat and biological
resources
• Contribute to thoughtful
planning and development
Water + Wastewater Goals + Policies
Goal: Rancho Cucamonga uses water in an efficient manner.
Policy 1: Support efforts to reduce potable water usage per capita in Rancho Cucamonga.
Actions
WW 1.1 Support expansion of the recycled water program in Rancho Cucamonga to include new and
existing residential and commercial development.
WW 1.2 Support the Cucamonga Valley Water District in promoting smart metering and continuous
monitoring of community water use.
WW 1.3 Partner with Cucamonga Valley Water District to increase educational and outreach efforts to
increase participation in the Green Business Recognition Program and increase water
efficiency.
WW 1 A Support efforts to facilitate implementation and use of greywater systems.
WW 1.5 Consult with the Cucamonga Valley Water District and the Inland Empire Utilities Agency to
ensure water storage and treatment facilities have sufficient capacity and utilize efficient
technology.
Policy 2: Continue to expand water conservation efforts citywide.
Actions
WW 2.1 Continue to provide information regarding rebates for individual residences and homeowner
associations for Lawn Buy Back Program and drought -tolerant landscaping.
WW 2.2 Conduct community outreach and promote the City's water conservation efforts.
WW 2.3 Work with Cucamonga Valley Water District to identify high-water use consumers and provide
focused outreach and engagement efforts to these properties.
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WW 2.4 Continue to implement retrofits to city street medians, parks, and other green space to use
water efficient landscaping.
WW 2.5 Develop and implement a plan to reduce municipal water consumption significantly below
2013/2014 baseline level.
WW 2.6 Establish a tree preservation ordinance to retain healthy shade trees and reduce watering
needs (young trees typically require more frequent watering than older, well -established trees).
WW 2.7 Regularly update the municipal code to address landscape and hardscape requirements and
water efficiency strategies.
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Introduction
.� Solid waste is disposed of by residents and businesses, collected by heavy
.duty trucks, and disposed at landfills where methane is generated as waste
decomposes. This provides opportunities for increasing waste diversion
rates, recycling opportunities and reducing food waste.
Recent Efforts + Support
The amount of waste diverted from landfills through recycling programs has continued to increase, both
locally and at the statewide level since the passage of AB 939 in 1989. The City has started local programs
that encourage use of alternative products, reuse and recycling and the Engineering Services Department is
dedicated to reducing waste through various programs.
The Environmental Programs Section strives to protect and conserve our natural resources through
education, planning, waste reduction, recycling and pollution prevention. The implementation, promotion, and
management of the City's waste reduction and recycling programs, the Household Hazardous Waste
Collection Facility, storm water pollution prevention program, and numerous grant -funded programs are
handled by the City. Some of the key programs and projects include:
• Green Business Recognition Program
• Food Waste Pilot Program
• CTRL Tree paper waste reduction campaign
• Accela paperless permitting program
• Expanded Polystyrene ban
• Construction and Demolition Diversion Program
• Oil Recycling Program
• Home -Generated Sharps program
• Cucamonga Quakes Baseball "Recycle Tuesdays' Program
• Healthy RC Green Living Guide
• Rubberized Pavement Program
• Commingled recycling and organics programs
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Co -benefits
Improvements to solid waste and recycling programs can provide a wide -
range of co -benefits related to the economy, community health, and
environment of Rancho Cucamonga. The following co -benefits have been
identified based on the goals and policies included in this section:
Offer incentives or funding
opportunities
Attract environmentally
friendly businesses
Reduce maintenance and
operating costs
Engage and empower the
community and local
organizations
Generate public interest and
support for sustainability
goals
V� Paper recycling at the Earth Day
event
Reduce greenhouse gas
emissions
Protect habitat & biological
resources
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Waste + Recycling Goals + Policies
Goal: Solid waste is increasingly recycled or diverted from the landfill.
Policy 1: Expand programs to decrease waste sent to landfills.
Actions
WR 1.1 Educate the community about the lifecycle of consumer goods and food and promote recycling
and waste reduction programs.
WR 1.2 Work with Rancho Cucamonga schools to increase recycling programs.
WR 1.3 Expand outreach and technical assistance to Homeowner Associations and multifamily
residences to increase participation in the residential recycling and organics diversion
programs.
WR 1 A Increase the minimum requirements for construction and demolition waste to divert 65% of
materials.
WR 1.5 Continue funding the Household Hazardous Waste and electronics recycling programs to
provide the community opportunities to properly dispose of these waste products.
WR 1.6 Explore the development of strategies that will support zero -waste goals at special events.
WR 1.7 Expand recycling containers at City facilities and events.
WR 1.8 Encourage the use of recycled and reusable bags.
Policy 2: Expand opportunities to recycle organic materials.
Actions
WR 2.1 Expand commercial organics recycling for businesses in the City by encouraging participation
in waste audits and providing technical assistance.
WR 2.2 Explore options for food rescue programs.
WR 2.3 Explore options for including non -animal based food waste as part of the green waste
collection for residential uses.
WR 2.4 Implement provisions of the California Commercial Organics legislation.
WR 2.5 Explore implementation of organics recycling at City facilities.
WR 2.6 Support programs to divert materials from landfills.
WR 2.7 Explore the establishment of a zero waste farmers market.
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Implementation of the Sustainable Community Action Plan, including achievement of greenhouse gas
reduction targets will require collaboration between the community, city government, and other agencies that
serve the San Bernardino County region. This chapter identifies some of the basic steps that a jurisdiction
might take to successfully implement similar plans. These are suggested, not required and are intended to
guide the City of Rancho Cucamonga in implementing the policies and goals identified in this Plan.
Administration
S,iccess in meeting the City s environmental sustainability goals will depend on cooperation, innovation and
participation by the City and residents. businesses, and local government entities. Key steps are outlined thal
the City may take to Implement this Plan and integrate sustainability principles into City policies and
operations. The best practices for Plan implementation are grouped into six categories:
• Integration: Integrating sustainability planning and emissions reduction efforts into City internal
processes and into future updates of planning and policy documents.
• Engagement: Empowering City staff and encouraging community participation in the planning
process.
• Strategic Planning: Prioritizing measures and ensuring all mechanisms are in place to implement
the Plan.
• Monitoring: Tracking and periodically reassessing progress in meeting Plan goals.
• Reporting: Remaining accountable through ongoing reporting of sustainability achievements,
emissions reductions, costs, benefits, and challenges.
• Adaptive Management: Remaining flexible and taking corrective actions to improve processes
and programs.
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Table 4.1 irlentifi;r Best Practices for Sustainability Planning Implementation
Table 4-1: Best Practices (BP) for Sustainability Planning Implementation
BP-1. Connect the Plan to Other Planning Documents (i.e. General Plan. Healthy RC Strategic Plan)
BP-2. Infuse Environmental Sustainability Planning into the City's Mission and Core Values
BP-3 Formalize the Plan through Genera! Plan Updates and Changes to the Development Code or
Other Relevant Ordinances
Engagement
BP-4. Develop a Robust Community Engagement Strategy
BP-5. Engage Decision Makers Early and Cften
BP-6. Continue to Meet with the Interdepartmental Advisory Group on a Regular Basis
BP-7 Continue to Engage the Plan Task Force and consider transitioning to a larger Community
Green Team
BP-14 Prepare
BP-15 Use Mu
BP-16 Complete After -Action Reviews
BP-17. Perform Ongoing Research and Analyses
BP-18. Refine Policies and Programs to Achieve En 3oals
Source: Adapted from SBCOG CAP Implementation Toots Final Reports on C4P Implernenlation Strategies
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Triple Bottom Line Evaluation
As part of this Plan, a Triple Bottom Line evaluation tool and process was
developed to enhance the Pian's sustainability connections and potential
outcomes. The purpose of the Triple Bottom Line evaluation was to provide a
process and framework to objectively and consistently review the Plan against
community priorities.
The Triple Bottom Line evaluation tool uses the Sustainable Community
Action Plan's Guiding Principles as a framework against which to evaluate the
Plan's policy directions. The evaluation process was a qualitative exercise,
completed by a multi -disciplinary team at various stages during the Plan
development process. The Triple Bottom Line evaluation process details and
outcomes are docurnented in Appendix E.
Triple Bottom Line Evaluation Criteria/Guiding Principles
•^, Environment
Alllt'A
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Reduce resource consumption (water. energy, fuel)
• Protect habitat & biological resources
• Improve resilience to natural hazards and environmental conditions
• Improve air quality
• Contribute to thoughtful planning and development
Economy
• Increase energy, water. and fuel cost savings
• Support local small businesses
• Offer incentives or funding opportunities
• Expand green workforce training and recruitment
• Attract environmentally friendly businesses
• Reduce maintenance and operating costs
Community Equity+Health
• hnprove overall community health
• Engage and empower the community and local organizations
• Increase access to locally -grown food
• Provide safe and convenient walking and bicycling options
• Generate public interest and support for sustainability goals
The results of the Triple Bottom Line evaluation were used to revise and refine the policies in this Plan.
Following this iterative revision process, it is anticipated that each policy supports the Guiding Principles, and
provides benefits to the community across the Triple Bottom Line. Furthermore the results help illuminate
policies and actions where significant triple bottom line benefits are possible — ones that might be beneficial
to prioritize for near -term implementation
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Moving forward. the Triple Bottom Line evaluation process is a resource that the City can periodically use to
guide discussions about prioritization of implementation strategies, streamline future updates, and revisions
to the Plan.
Potential Funding Sources
Implementation of the local sustainability actions requires collaborative efforts by the City and other public
agencies, local businesses, developers'builders, and commercial building owners and residential
homeowners. In some cases operating costs are anticipated to decrease. resulting in a net savings. Funding
and financing options may be available to support implementation efforts at the individual, local, and regional
level. Some funding sources are not necessarily directed towards a City. but to a larger regional agency.
Rancho Cucamonga will continually monitor private and public funding sources for new grant and rebate
opportunities and collaborate with larger agencies that have access to funds to be used for environmental
sustainability programs and GHG reduction projects. Leveraging financing sources is an important role a
local government plays to implement environmental sustainability measures.
Monitoring + Reporting
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
The estimated emissions reduction potential from implementation of this Plan exceeds the 15% requiremem
of the State's greenhouse gas reduction goals and is currently projected to be 16.9°ti percent below 200E
levels by 2020. The City plans to monitor progress by utilizing the Implementation Tracker Tool developed
by SBCOG. and encourage project applicants for new development to sufficiently address GHG reductions.
The applicable reduction goals to be achieved to be consistent with long-term state-wide goals include
• 2020. 15°c below 2008 levels
• 2025 31° below 2008 levels
2030 49°ro below 2008 levels
• 2035 57% below 2008 levels
• 2040. 66° below 2008 levels
• 2050. 83% below 2008 levels
A combination of implementation actions and mitigation measures are almed to regularly evaluate progress
and trigger a mechanism to address it. When emissions reduction goals are not met. it will ensure the City
is consistently making progress toward the long-term state-wide goals and local targets.
Implementation Tracking Tool
The San Bernardino Council of Governments Climate Action Plan Implementation Tracking Tool (CAPITT)
is a Microsoft Excel -based tool that helps cities track GHG reductions achieved through implementation of
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the GHG reduction measures within their Plans monitor plan implementation progress, and share findings
with stakeholders. partners, and the community.
The CAPITT helps derive estimates for annual GHG reductions achieved by State. County, and local
reduction measures based on user inputs Cities may use the tool to track progress toward meeting their
individual 2020 GHG reduction targets. It supports coordinated planning efforts to reduce regional GHG
emissions within San Bernardino County. This is achieved by inventorying GHG emissions, estimating
reductions, monitoring trends over time, sharing findings, and revising actions based on results in order to
achieve the reduction targets The San Bernardino Council of Governments Climate Action Plan
Implementation Tool Final Report can be found in Appendix F of this Plan
Consistency With Other Plans
The Sustainable Community Action Plans policies support the General Plan and the SBCOG GHG Reduction
Plan Table 4-2 lists, by topic area each policy contained in the Sustainable Community Action Plan. and
its related policy in the General Plan and related strategy in the GHG Reduction Plan. It is anticipated that
key policies in the Sustainable Community Action Plan will be integrated as part of the next General Plan
Update in order to advance policy implementation.
Conclusion
With the adoption of the Sustainable Community Action Plan. the City will strive to achieve the goals. policies,
and actions identified in the Plan. This Plan provides a clear roadmap to advance the City s sustainability
efforts and conduct periodic reviews to evaluate progress In addition, key policies from the Sustainable
Community Action Plan will be incorporated in the next General Plan update. As the City looks to the future.
Rancho Cucamonga will work to align our efforts with the State reduction targets and regional efforts through
2020 and beyond.
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CM 2.1 Facilitate bicycling and walking ritywide.
Plan Strategy
Transportation (On-Road)-1
TM Policy 1 Promote
active transportation
Sustainable Community
choices.
Strategy: Coordinates and
use planning, regional
transportation plans, and
funding priorities In order to
help California meet the GHG
reduction -,oats.
CM 2.2 Encourage all feasible measures to reduce total vehicle miles traveled by automobiles, including
enhanced transit access and land use approadles that provide compact and focused development along
major transit corridors.
CM 3.8 Continue to encourage. the provision of bicycle facilities
such as bicycle lockers sand secure bike parking, trimughout the City.
CM 3.9 Identify and implement a dedicated funding source for
'
iraplomenfation and comptetion of the bicycle network as Identified in the Bicycle Plan.
CM 3.11.Continue to require pedestrian amenities on sidewalks on major streets that are key pedestrian
routes, including the provision of benches, shade trees, and trash cans.
CM 3.14 Enhance. pedestrian and bicycle access to local and regional transit, including facilitating
Connections to. transit.
TM Policy 2 Utiliia
CM 2.7 Require new developments ofrnol'e than 100 employees (per building or per tenant/company) to
Transportation
develop Transportation Demand Management programs to nlmimiie automobile. trips and to encourage use
Demand Management
of transit, ridesharing,bicycling, . and walking.
(TDM) strategies
citywide.
CM 4.3 Continue to implement Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) measures and advanced traffic
management technologies where appropriate..
CM 53 Allow shared parking between land uses where feasible and appropriate, and encourage."park-Dore'
strategies to facilitate the efficient use. of parking resources.
P511.3 Support programs that increase rideshar ing, reduce pollutants generated by vehicle use, and meet
the transportation control measures mcommendep by SCAQMD in the roost recent Clean Air Plan.
TM Policy 3 Ensure
CM 3.1 Consult with regional n Dealt operators to maintain and improve the coverage and frequency of
Transportation (OnRoad)-2
safe and convenient
transit service in the City..
Smart'Bus Technologies:
transit options are
Collaborate with OmniTrans
available in all
to implement "Smart Bus'
residents.
technology, global
positioning system (CPS), and
electronic displays at all
transit stops by 2020 to
provide customers with "real-
time" arrival and departure
information.
CM 3.2 Support OmmTrans' expansion of Sus Rapid Transit (BRT) into Rancho Cucamonga, along Foothill
Boulevard, with stops at all major north -south streets, and with direct routing via Victoria Gardens.
CM 3.4 Consult with Omnitrans to establish and maintain transit hubs_ at Victoria Gardens, Chaffay College,
the.Metrolink Station, and other locations as appropriate to facilitate use of transit and transfers between
transit services.
CM 3.6 m addition to requiring. private development to provide transit amenities, consult with regional
transit operators to provide' attractive and convenient bus stops, including shade/weather protection, seats,
transit information, and bus shelters as appropriate.
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LU Policy 2 Provide for
CS 1.1 Provide adequate parka iid recreational facilities that meet the City standard of 5,0 acres of parkland
Land Use-1 Tree planting:
the preservation of
(including trails and special facilities) for every 1,000 persons.
Establish a citywid2. tree
parks, open space, and
planting goal or tree
development.
preservation goal.
CS 1.2 Develop parks that contribute to active and healthy lifestyles, and allow to, a balanced commitment
to both organized recreation activities and passive park environments.
CS 1.5 Continue to require new development to provide needed park facilities through the various measures
and tools available to the City (e.g , in lieu fees and/or lano dedication).
CS 1.6 Pursue and expand Joint uve of public lands that are available and suitable for recreational purposes,
including school district properties and flood control district, water district, and other witty properties.
CS 1.8 Continue to build, renovate, and maintain parks in a manner that is environmentally sustainable.
CS 6.2 Connect trails in Rancho Curamonga to trails in the San9ernardino National Forest and other hillside
open space areas. These trails shall Include trailheads with vehicle parking and ether amenities,
RC 1.1 Preserve sensitive land resources that have significant native vegetationand/or habltat value.
RC 1.2 Develop measures to preserve and enhance important views along north south roadways, open
space t:orridcrs, and at other key locations where there are significant views of scenic resources.
RC 1.3 Protect visually prominent natural landforms and other sensitive land resources of r-itrwide
significance through measures such a; design standards, hillside gracing controls, and suitable land use.
designations as documented in the Managing Land Use, Community Desigr, and Kstonc Resources Chapter
of this General Plan.
EE Policy l Reduce
RIC4.1 Pursue efforts to reduce energy consumption through a ppropddte. energy conservation and efficiency
Energy-1 Energy efficiency of
energy demand by
measures throughout all segments of the community.
existing buildings: Promote
improved efficiency
energy efficiency In existing
and building design.
residential building and
nonresidential buJdings, and
remove hinding barriers to
energy-effelency
improvements.
RC 6.1 Add energy efficiency standards in the Rancho Cucamonga
Energy-3 Green Building
Municipal Code based on green building principles, to reduce energy consumption (particularly for heating,
Ordinance: Adopt a green
cooling„ and lighting) in new construction.
building ordinance that
exceeds TWO 24 standards (or
any subsequent standards
that replace the current Title
24 standards) by achieving at
least Tier 1 voluntary
standards within CALGreen2
for all new residential and
nonresidential buildings.
RC 63 Promote energy -efficient design features, including but not
limited to, appropriate. site orientation, use of light colored roofing and building materials, and use of
deciduous trees and wintt-break trees to reduce fuel consumption for heating and cooling beyond the
minimum requirements of Title 24 State_ Energy Codes.
RC 6.4 Promote green practices and the use of energy saving designs and devices for new and existing
buildings throughout the community. Consult with energy providers such as Saumem California Edison,
Southern California Gas, the Rancho Cucarnonea Municipal Utility, and others to establishand coordinate
energy efficiency programs that promote energy efficient design in all projects and assist residential,
commercial, and Industrial users
PS 22.8 Develop green procurement plaits and ensure energy
savings in City operations and maintenance.
EE Policy 2Increase
RC 4.2 Promote the use of renewable energy and alternative energy technology, and support efforts to
Energy-4 Solar Installation
the amount of
develop small-scale, distributed energy generation (e.g., solar, wind, cogeneration, and biomass) to reduce
for new housing: Establish a
renewable energy use
the amount of electricity drawn from the regional power grid and reduce the use of natural gas, while
goal for solar installations on
In Rancho Cucamonga.
providing Rancho Cucamonga with a greater degree of energy and economic self-sufficiency.
new homes to be achieved
before 2020.
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GB Polity 2 Promote
CM 2.8 Support the installation of high-speed communications infrastructure tofacilitate the ability of
opportunities to
residents to work at home.
improve
environmental health,
disaster resiliency, and
workplacevielliiess.
PF 1.1 Continue to implement high -quality standards for new public faplities and Imp roveri2nts to existing
buildings.
PS1.2 Strive to limit loss of life and property as a r;.suit of •wildland fires through adequate wildland fire
protection servlres, education and enforcement of defensible space and brush clearance requirements, and
wildland fire evacuation and preparednessplans.
PS 2.1 Support an appropriate level or -individual. and community preparedness.
RC 5.1 The City should serve as a role model by adopting recognizable standards and incorporating the. use
of sustainable strategies for new and existing public buildhtgs that maximize occupant health and
productivity, minimize operating costs, and provide good environmental stewardship.
WW Policy 1 Support
RC2.2 Continue to consult with the Cucamonga Valley Water
Water.1 Require Adoption of
efforts to reduce
District and support programs that protect water quality; conserve_ water usage, and promote re -use of
Voluntary CALGreen Water
potable water usage
water in
Efficiency Measures for new
per capita in Rancho
accordance with State guidelines.
Construction: Require
Cucamonga-
adoption of the voluntary
CALGreen water efficiency
measures (at least Tler 11 for
new construction
RC3.1 Require the use of cost-effective methods to conserve water in new developments,and prornote
Water.2 Implement a
appropriate water conservation and efficiency measures forexisting businesses and residences.
Program to Renovate
Existing Buildings to Achieve
Higher Levels of Water
Efficiency: Implement a
program to renovate ex)sting
residential and nonresldendal
buildings to achieve higher
levels of water efficiency.
RC 3.3 Support efforts to expand the recycled water distribution system and actively promote the
Water-4 Implement SEX-7-7
widespreaduse of recycled water in Rancho Cucamonga,
The Water Conservation Act
of 2009: Requires urban
water agencies throughout.
California it, increase
.conservation to achieve a
statewide goal of a 202b
reduction in uMae it per ce oil:a
use (compared to nominal
2005 levels) by December 31,
2020.
PF 5.1 Support programs of the CVWD that make every practical effort to minimize leaks in the water and
recycled water distribution systems,through regular monitoring and maintenance.
PF G.2 Consult with the Inland Fnnpire Utilities Agency and the Cucamonga Valley Water District to ensure
that the treatment, facility has sufficient capacity to meet future wastewater treatment needs.
P512.5 Provide green building incentives, assess green building techniques as a formal stage of project
review, and develop a green bullding ordinance or program that addresses both navy arid existing buildings.
Adaptation strategies will also include increased water efficiency in buildings.
WW Policy 2 Continue
LU 10.1 Continue to require implementation of the Ciry's Water
Water-3 Water efficient
to expand water
Efficiency Ordinance,yvhlch should be reviewed and updated canonically.
Landscaping practices:
conservation: efforts
Establish a goal that a certain
citywide.
.percentageof all water used
for non potable sources be
recycled (and treated)
wastewater.
lU 10.3 Promote low water usage.: and emphasize fire -safe
defensible space.
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Definitions + Acronyms
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Active Transportation Crime Prevention Through Environmental
Any form of human -powered transportation such as Design (CPTED)
walking, bicycling, etc. A multi -disciplinary approach to deterring criminal
behavior through environmental design.
Bikesharing
Short-term bicycle rentals that allow users to access
bicycles on an "as -needed" basis.
California Air Pollution Control Officers
Association (CAPCOA)
A non-profit association of the air pollution control
officers -from all 35 local air quality agencies throughout
California that promotes clean air and provides a forum
for sharing knowledge and information.
California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA)
Legislation and corresponding procedural components
established in 1970 by the State of California to require
environmental review for projects anticipated to result
in adverse impacts to the environment.
California Green Building Code (CALGreen)
Statewide green building code designed to improve
public health, safety and general welfare by enhancing
the design and construction of buildings.
Clean Air Vehicle
A vehicle that meets specific emissions standards as
defined by the California Department of Motor
Vehicles.
Clean Technology
Products, processes or services that reduce waste and
require as few non-renewable resources as possible.
Climate Change
The long-term shift in regional and global weather
patterns, including temperature.
Conservation
The management of natural resources to prevent
waste, destruction or neglect.
Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) :
A local agency that serves Rancho Cucamonga with
irrigation and domestic (drinking) water.
Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
A report identifying potential environmental impacts
that could result from implementing a particular plan or
program.
Electric Vehicle (EV)
Alternative fuel automobile that uses electric motors
and motor controllers for propulsion, in place of more
common propulsion methods such as the internal
combustion.
First Mile/Last Mile
First mile/last mile refers to the beginning or ending
portion of a trip, which often includes various modes of
transportation to connect to transit.
Greenwaste
The vegetative portion of waste from various sources
including waste from domestic and commercial
operations.
Greywater
The less contaminated portion of domestic wastewater,
including wash water from clothes, wasters, and
laundry tubs.
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Green Building
Environmentally responsible and resource -efficient
processes throughout a building's life -cycle: from
siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance,
renovation, and demolition.
Green Job
Work in agricultural, manufacturing, research and
development (R&D), administrative, and service
activities that contribute(s) substantially to preserving
or restoring environmental quality.
Greenhouse Effect
A term used to describe the warming of the Earth's
atmosphere due to accumulated carbon dioxide and
other gases in the upper atmosphere. These gases
absorb energy radiated from the Earth's surface,
"trapping" it in the same manner as glass in a
greenhouse traps heat.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG)
Atmospheric gases that contribute to the greenhouse
effect by absorbing infrared radiation produced by
solar warming of the Earth's surface.
Groundwater
Water that exists beneath the Earth's surface typically
found between saturated soils and rock, and is used to
supply wells and springs.
Home Energy Renovation Opportunity
(HERO) Program
An energy efficient financing program for homeowners
that utilizes a property assessment (see PACE) to fund
projects.
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV)
A traffic lane restricted to vehicles with at least two
passengers, forthe purpose of encouraging carpooling
and reducing traffic congestion and air pollution.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC)
International body for assessing the science related to
climate change. The IPCC provides policymakers with
regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate
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change, its impacts and future risks, and options for
adaptation and mitigation.
Leadership in Energy & Environmental
Design (LEED)
A green building certification program that recognizes
best -in -class building strategies and practices.
Low Impact Development
A land planning and engineering design approach to
manage stormwater runoff and protect water quality
that emphasizes conservation and use of on -site
natural features
Mixed -Use
Any mixture of land uses on a single parcel, including
mixtures of residences with commercial, offices and
retail. As distinguished from a single use land use
designation or zone, mixed use refers to an authorized
variety of uses for buildings and structures in a
particular area.
Open Streets
Open streets initiatives temporarily close streets to
automobile traffic, so that people may use them for
walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, and socializing.
Organics
Food Waste, greenwaste, landscape and pruning
waste, nonhazardous wood waste and food -soiled
paper waste that is mixed in with food waste.
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
A financing option available to property owners to fund
energy efficient, water -saving and renewable energy
upgrade projects through an assessment on their
property tax bills.
Quimby Act
California State Law requires provisions for
the dedication of parkland, or the payment of fees in
lieu of dedication of land, as a condition of approval of
residential subdivisions. It further sets a target of three
acres of parkland for each 1,000 residents.
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Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
(RCMU)
RCMU provides electricity to over 900
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to share parking spaces, rather than producing separate
Utility parking for each use.
metered
businesses and residents in the Southeastern area of Telecommuting
the City of Rancho Cucamonga. A work arrangement in which employees do not
commute to a central place of work.
Renewable Energy
Any energy source that is naturally replenished likethat Transportation Demand Management
derived from solar, wind, geothermal or hydroelectric (TDM)
action. A general term for strategies that result in more efficient
use of transportation resources.
San Bernardino Council of Governments
(SBCOG) Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG), Describes a type of community development that
formerly known as SANBAG, is the council of includes a mixture of housing, office, retail and/or other
governments and transportation planning agency for amenities integrated into a walkable neighborhood
San Bernardino County. and located within a half -mile of quality public
transportation.
San Bernardino County Transportation
Authority (SBCTA) Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)
The council of governmentsand regional transportation Name given to a substance that contains carbon and
planning agency for San Bernardino County
Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG)
The nation's largest metropolitan planning organization,
representing six counties, 191 cities and more than 18
million residents in Southern California.
Shared parking
A land use/development strategy that optimizes
parking capacity by allowing complementary land uses
that evaporates (becomes a vapor) or "off -gases" at
room temperature.
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
A measurement of miles traveled by vehicles within a
specified region for a specified time period.
Wastewater
Water that has already been used for washing,
flushing, or in a manufacturing process, and therefore
contains waste products such as sewage or chemical
by-products.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA so Appendix A
sustainable community action plan le
Community Survey Summary
General Description
Community engagement is a key component of the Rancho Cucamonga Sustainability Action
Plan. This survey was a way to generate feedback a wide cross-section of the community
regarding their priorities for environmental Sustainability. This survey, which was not designed
as a statistically valid survey. was administered at numerous community events and meetings of
local organizations and was available electronically through the City's website. Surveys were
administered and available to the public between March 2016 and May 2016.
Purpose
The purpose of conducting the community survey was to identify community values, determine
where there is support for cleaner and greener changes throughout the City, and to determine
what environmentally conscious activities residents already incorporate into their lifestyles.
Questions
Survey questions were developed with input from the Sustainability Action Plan Task Force —a
groups of 25 stakeholders from the community. Surveys were available in both English and
Spanish. and available electronically and in hardcopy format. Surveys included a brief
introduction of the Sustainability Action Plan, eight questions regarding Sustainability practices
and priorities, and five demographics questions to help inform responses. The survey
introduction and questions are as follows:
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA p
sustainability action plan %•o
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is in the process of preparing a Sustainabilky, Action Plan to identify and enhance
choices for a cleaner and greener Rancho Cucamonga. As part of this process, the City would like to receive your input
regarding Important environmental sustainability opportunities for the future of Rancho Cucamonga.
1. What Do You Currently Do To Help The Environment? (Select All That Apply)
❑
Walk We Me, or take public transit to work
❑
Utilize drought tolerant plants and/or smart lnlffation systems
❑
Own an aRematwe-fuel vehicle
❑
Regularly recycle household won@(tare, bottles, paper, atc)
❑
Use energy effdem lighting and bulbs
❑
Compost food and yard waste
❑
Use renewable energy, such a s solar
❑
Properly dispose of household hazardous waste(pant, used
❑
Unplug electronic davkas when not in use
oft, etc)
❑
Purchase energy efficaerht appliances
❑
Shop totally
❑
Program the thermmtalto conserve energy
❑
Purchase eovkonmentafly friendly products
❑
Use low -flaw water fixtures, such as shower heads and
❑
use reusable shopping bags
collets
❑
Use reusable water bottle or coffee mug
❑
Capture ra lnwater for yard irrigation
❑
Purchase locally -groom food
What else do you do?
2. What Makes It EASY For You To Lead An Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle In Rancho Cucamonga? (Select All
That Apply)
❑
Access to Parts, bails and open space
❑
Availability of recycling or composing containers
❑
Proximity to nature
❑
Access W fresh fruits and vegetables
❑
Proximity to shoppine and services
O
Availability of locally mun loud
❑
Availability of electric vehicle charging stations
❑
Access to health car* and mental health services
❑
Safe routes for walking a" biking
❑
Convenient and connected public one raft system
❑
Community safety
❑
Follow residents with emkonmentally friendly values
Cl
Availability of lobs
❑
Balanced opportunities W Ihe/wok/play
❑
quality housing apb.s
❑
Enough Information to help make sustainable droices
What else makes It easy for you to lead an emaronmentalN friendly lifestyle 7
What is LACKING in Rancho Cucamonga That Prevents You from Leading an Environmentally Friendly
Lifestyle? (Select All That Apply)
❑
Access W parks, bails and open space
❑
Availability of rerydinR or comprising containers
❑
Proximity to nature
❑
Access to fresh fruits and vegetables
❑
Prournity to shopping and ssarvlce5
❑
Availability of locally -grown food
❑
Availability of electric vehicle charging stations
❑
Access W health care and mental health services
❑
Safe routes for walking and biking
❑
Comenlent and connected public transit system
❑
Community safety
❑
Fellow residents with environmentally hiandlyvalues
❑
Availability of lobs
❑
Balanced opportunities to live/work/play
❑
quality housing options
❑
Enough information to help make sustainable choices
What else B preventing you from leading an environmentally friendly lifestyle?
4. What Would Emourage You To Implement Additional Sustainability Practices? (Select Up To 3)
❑
Knowing it's t he right chi nR W do
❑
Competitions and public recognition
❑
Social encouragement
❑
lowerutllityblhs
❑
More Itomatlon on how to be envlromnentally
❑
None of the above
sustainable
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OtherlPkaseSpeclfyli
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Financial assistanca tu offsat costs
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA Q.
sustainability action plan ,•b
5. RANK YOUR TOP 3 TOPICS IN ORDER OF PRIORITY for Inclusion in the Sustainabll!ty Action Plan, 1 Being Your
Top Priority
_ Green building
_ urban dmelopment
_ Public transit
_ Walking and biking
_ Alternative fuel vehicles and Infrastructure
_ Greenhouse gas reduction
_ Global warming
_ W.alth and wellb6ng
Other (pleese apedly):
_ Lnergy conservation
_ Renewable Lmergy
Nature preservation
Open space access
_ Water use and conwrvavon
_ Si ormwater management
_ Waste and recycling
6. How Important Is It That You And Your Family Have A Clean And Healthy Environment To Live In? [Ten
Being The Highest Importance, Please Circle One)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S 9 1D
7. How Concerned Are You About Global Environmental Issues? (Ten Being The Highest Importance, Please
Circle One)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
S. If You Could Do Only One Thing To Make Rancho Cucamonga More Environmentally Sustainable, What
Would It Be? (Write in your answer below)
PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION
What Is Your Age Range? Under 17 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 6"9 70 & Above
What Is Your Gender? Male Female
What Brings You To Rancho Cucamonga? (Circle All That Apply) I live here I work here I go to school here I v¢it here
What Is Your Zip Code?
Provide us your email address and be entered to win RAFFLE PRIZES! Prizes include a bicycle, Wad, and even a
Nest Learning Thermostat!
Emil Address
What are the best communication outreach methods for the City of Rancho Cucamonga to use to share
information on projects, current topics, events, programs and services? (Check all that apply)
❑ Oty WeWtp..
❑
City Twiner
❑ City a -Mail
❑
other community vxial networking sites
❑ Posters/Fliers
❑
At Recreation/Library Centers
❑ Other l mernet/Websltes
❑
Information Booths at Events
❑ local newspaper
❑
RC cable TV channel(RCN)
❑ city Facebook
❑
Mier al billboard
Other (please specify):
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Participants
Surveys were circulated at the following community and civic events/meetings with
approximately 1,077 surveys were taken citywide:
Community Events:
• Alta Loma High School Military March Event
• Chaffey College Earth Day Event
• Cucamonga Challenge Event - Friends of the PE Trail
• Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) Earth Day Event
• Rancho Cucamonga Earth Day Event
• Rancho Cucamonga Resource Fair Event
• Terra Vista Farmers Market Event
Civic Groups:
• Chaffey College Student Energy Club
• Chaffey College Associated Student Body
• Chamber of Commerce - Rancho Cucamonga
• Chaparral Mobile Home Residents
• Healthy RC Community Champions Meeting
• Healthy RC Steering Committee
• Healthy RC Youth Leaders
• Los Osos High School Environmental Club
• Northtown Healthy RC Event
• Rancho Cucamonga SAP Interdepartmental Advisory Group
• Rancho Cucamonga Kiwanis Club
• Rancho Cucamonga Service Council
• Rancho Cucamonga Rotary Club
• Senior Advisory Committee
• Senior VlP Meeting
•. West End Realtors Association
Notable Responses
There were several trends and consistent responses across a large pool of participants
identifying these trends may help shape future policies for the Rancho Cucamonga
Sustainability Action Plan by placing emphasis on what community members care most about.
The highest recorded responses are as follows:
70% of respondents reported using energy efficient lighting and bulbs as what they
currently do to help the environment.
77% of respondents cited access to parks, trails, and open space as the main aspect of
Rancho Cucamonga that make it easy to lead an environmentally friendly lifestyle.
31 % of respondents cited a'lack of available local jobs as the leading factor that prevents
leading an environmentally friendly lifestyle.
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51% of respondents said lower utility bills would encourage implementing additional
sustainability practices.
40% of respondents placed highest importance on health and wellbeing for inclusion on
the Sustainability Action Plan.
79% of respondents place extreme importance on having a clean and healthy environment
to live in.
54% of respondents are extremely concerned about global environmental issues.
Conclusions
The data collected from this survey was used to identify and draft additional outreach questions
for the Community Forum. The responses will ultimately inform policies and actions for the
Sustainability Action Plan by identifying areas of concern and support for sustainability
advancements in Rancho Cucamonga.
Based on survey responses, the Sustainability Action Plan should consider strategies that
continue to support walking trails and access to open space, offer incentives for residents and
business owners to reduce waste, energy and water consumption, and attract local businesses
to increase the local workforce. The majority of respondents expressed strong support for living
in a clean and healthy environment.
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Attachment A
Survey Results:
This section includes charts with responses from the Rancho Cucamonga Sustainability Action
Plan Community Survey.
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Question 1.
What do you currently do to help the environment? (Select all that apply)
Pumhase bcally-grown loud �-
Use teusabk water battles or coffee mug
Use reusable shopping bags
PurcNse environmentally friendly products
sfeap locally
Properly dispose at household hazardous waste lisaita, used all, etc l
Compost load and yard waste
Itegi.tlarly recycle household Waste fans, bogies, piper, ett.l
Utilize drought tolerant pfantsand/or yarn titillation systems
Captute rainwater fat yard imgabon
Use lose Plow water rramres, arch as shnvm r heads and toilets
Program the thermastat to ronsetve energy
Purchase energy ellkient appliances
Unplug elnctronc devices when not in use
Use renewable enetgy. such as solar
Use energy etfitient lighting and bulbs
avn an ahematme fuel vehicle
Walk, tide bike, V take public Iranut to wet
l% 10% 206 V% 40% SCA, 6^ 70% W%
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Question 2.
What aspects of Rancho Cucamonga make it EASY for you to lead an
environmentally friendly lifestyle? (Select all that apply)
Fnoughmformatlm to help make sustainable rhdrss --
Balanced opportunities to Inte/work/play
Fellov residents wall environmentally Merrily values
Convenient and connected public trengt sytem
Access to health rare and mental health services
Avadabikiv of lecaf v grown food
Access to fresh fruits and vegetables
Aw11ah1Xly of reryceng or compusBng <ontasrets
f]mfity housing optims
Availability of jobs
Community safely
Sale touies for walking and biking
Availability of efectdc vehicle charging stations
pro7omity to shopping and servires
pro.imdy to nature
Access to parks, trads and open space
GIA 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 40% 70% 8R.e
Question 3,
What is LACKING in Rancho Cucamonga that prevents you from
leading an envrironmentally friendly lifestyle? (Select all that apply)
Enough information to help male suss airahte choxes
Balanced opportunities to five/work/play -�
Fellow residents with environmentally friendly values
Conw"ent and connected pub la hansit system
Acres to health rare and mental health servces
Availability of locally grown foot)
Accessto fresh trots anti vegetable. s
Availability of rxycing or canposting containers
Quality housing options
Availability of jobs
community, safety
Safe toutes for walking and hiking
Availability of electric vehide charging stations
Pmxfmity to slopping and services
Proximity to nature
Access to parks, trails and open space
0% 5% 10% 35% 20% 25% 30% 3546
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Question 4.
What would encourage you to implement
additional sustainabilitypractices? (Select up to 3)
None of the above 0
Lower utility bills
Competitions and public recognition
Financial assistance to offset costs
More information on how to be
environmentally sustainable
Social encouragement
Knowing it's the right thing to do
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
slim'.:�
Question 5.
RANK YOUR TOP 3 TOPICS in order of priority for inclusion in
the Sustainability, Action Plan. (1 being your top priority)
Waste and recycling
Stormwater management
Water Use and conservation
Open space access
Nature preservation
Renewable energy Ml
Energy conservation
Heahh and wellbeing
Global warming
Greenhouse gas reduction
Alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure
Walking and hiking
Public transit
Urban developmem
Green budding
0% 5% 10% M 20% 25°% 30% 3S% 40%
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Question 6.
How important is it that you and your family
have a clean and healthy environment to live in?
Extremely Important
Very Irnportant
trnmunt ,
Somew tat Important '
Not important '
Question 7.
0% 10% 2D% 30% 40% 503E 60% 70% 80%
How concerned are you about global
environmental issues?
Extremely Concerned
VeryConcerned
Concerned
Somewhat Concerned .
Not Concerned .
0% 10% 20% 300A 40% 500A 60%
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Question 8. (Open-ended Responses)
If you could do only one thing to make Rancho Cucamonga more environmentally sustainable,
what would it be? (Write in your answer below)
This question had over 500 responses, which are listed below.
i Walking to school/work etc.
• Less traffic
• Plant trees and other plants
Artificial turf around shopping
centers (conserve water)
• Renew all energy with solar panels
• 1 would recycle more!
• Recycle
• Recycle
• Use less water
• Water reclamation
• Recycle
Y Offer low cost program to help home
owners plant drought
tolerant/resilient plants
• Save as much water and keep the
community clean
• Mandate more solar energy use
9 Re -use rain water to parks
• Farmers markets in City
• Clean healthy food. No meats that
have been treated inhumanely nor
w/ chemicals
• Harness the wind in east Rancho
close to Fontana for energy don't
know if it's cost efficient?
• Clean air and water
Recycle
• Save water
• Do not damage the mountains
• Green building
• Green building
Growing trees
• Grow trees
• Become more active in
environmentally involved
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• Subsidize gray water systems
• More trees on the trail, shade!!
• Drive less-rideshare-public
transportation
• Community Cooperation
• Requiring businesses to recycle
papers, glass, aluminum
• Recycle more
• Recycle
• Less housing, more nature
• More safe walking/running/biking
routes
• More recycle bins
• Be involved
• Teach people how to gather and
contain the rain when it comes!
Swales, collect roof water runoff,
cisterns etc.
• More community gardens
• Compost
• Recycle locations
• Clean city
• More solar panel opportunities for
homeowners (rebates), drought
resistant plants (rebates)
• keep it clean
• Solar roads
• Less building- more attention to
nature preservation.
• Light rail throughout town
• community garden
• More hard to grow food at home.
• Make more trails for walking and
biking safely
• Nature preservation
• Sobre medio ambiente
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• More recycling/housing (low income)
•
Programs to encourage green living
• Build more wind turbine for energy.
at the neighborhood level!
• Plan more trees
•
More recycling centers
• Effort into community garden.
•
Less water usage
• To use the bike trails more.
•
Info on growing own food.
• City rain conservation/city
•
being able to use zero scape in lofts
compost/community garden
•
I would make sure on st. cleaning
• Access to recycle bins at almost any
day that vehicles are park on that
area possible we can put in
day. I would have a pkg control
• Solar and wind renewables
office to cite the ones that are pkd.
• cohservacion de energia/energy
Thats give revenue to tour city and
concervation
our sts would be cleaner.
• Nature preservation
•
Renewable energy
• More public transit
rebates/programs
• More public transit
•
recycling and reuse
• Limit urban development.
•
Go solar at home
• More solar panels.
•
implement a better water saving
• Un major parque en old tow park/ a
system
better park at old tow park
°
More trees planted.
• Mas areas verdes y parques/ more
•
Public Awareness
green spaces and parks.
•
save water, save energy, take care
• Poner banquetas sobre 9th sU Add
environment
sidewalks on 9th St.
•
Access to health care ( would lower
• Ayudar a recycling/ help with
greenhouse gas)
recycling
•
recycling
• Waste + recycling education
•
Financial incentives to offset cost of
• Water conservation & recharging
low water landscaping
• Awareness -education
•
Reuse of water safety
• More solar power
•
Help in getting more drought tolerant
• More bike paths
yards.
• More recycle bind per house
•
Make our bus system more efficient.
• Drought resistant plants
They are never on time. There's so
• Safe
few buses.
• Make it safer
•
biodegradation
• Windmills! Or better renewable
Addition of more public transit
energy
•
limit overcrowding
• More support for drought tolerant
More family event
gardens and common grounds.
More recycling
• Easier to recycle/shred/hhw
Local produce more available
• inform others
•
Have more parks.
• Remove my grass, but can't afford it
•
install solar panel
• compost recycle
•
recycling cans everywhere!!!
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• help with buying alternate fuel
vehicle
• better public transport
• sobre medio ambiente/ about the
built environment
• more trees?
• water conservation
• water run off
• recycle
• save water
• doing great job so far
• add more plants
• less building
• Water use conservation
• Lower utility bills
• Cut down showers to 5 minutes
• remove large spans of grass to
conserve water
• Plant more trees / fruit trees
• Limit the ownership of dogs (4 and 5
too many per family). Plus the waste
from the dogs are not picked up.
• conserve water
• more handicap parking
• Plant more succulents
• Helping senior in daily activities
• reduce emission of carbon
• Public gardens
• Make recycling cans more available
to home owners.
• make the politicians aware and vote
for.
• recycling
• More recycling
• Communicate more to all families
get the word out.
• more save on water
• Change sand at parks to rubber
mats
• Public transportation
• the growth of city in very fast. To (?)
in horrible (?) of the day even tough
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roads are wide. If that can be taken
care it would be of great help.
• less traffic
• H2O runoff reservoirs
• Save water. Grow more trees.
• Advocate next phase of Gold line to
go north from Glenwood to North
Rancho
• i love RC- nothing
• Plan a reusable water system city
wide. Plan to reuse rainwater city
wide (not just the wash concrete)!
• more solar power use
• recycle
• More public transportation
• Better public transportation
• cleaner water
• conserve water
• Focus on classes which teach and
provide access to information about
gardening, saving water, potlucks,
etc.
• limit home building
• recycle
• Have more of this.
• have more plants with less water
• recycle
• recycling
• walk more
• waste/rain water harvesting
• less grass to water
• cleaner water
• trash sorting
• bikeriding
• More reusable energy generator
• cheaper housing
• solar panels
• water conservation
• More recycle bins in apartment
complex.
• stop watering lawns
• more recycle bins/places open
longer
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• Eliminate polluting factories creating
smog.
• Pick up trash
• solar panels
• I would want to help make meeting
and gather ups more information
leading to environmental stable
world.
• Grow lots more and have farmer's
markets all over.
• Build more house in the open space.
• Cut the amount of gas in the air.
• To have more recycling containers
around campus.
• Provide assistance in converting
green landscaping to desert scape.
• stop people from littering'
• walk and clean trash
• More open places
• more gardens
• Recycle energy and keep the safe
• use renewable energy
• Become more green, make solar
panel for light
• More public transportation routes.
• solar energy
• Rent a bike, better buses, more
often.
• Volunteer planting
• compost
• More recycling and waste cans in
the city like public areas.
• Yes I do this.
• recycle
• waste and recycling
• more recycling plants
• Easier biking / walking trails
• More recycling centers.
• solar and reusable water
• more trash cans
• Better food choices- local food -less
processed, chemicals, etc.
• less hours of construction workers
with dust and using gasoline
• i try to keep the city of clean as
possible by not throwing trash
anywhere
• Put more solar for electricity to save
city costs and money can go to other
things.
• water use conservation
• more natural gasses
• recycle and clean up the
environment
• Maybe start a city clean up program
to clean up trash and plant more
plants.
• more walking paths
• more edible plants
• convenient and transportation
• convert yard to drought tolerant
plants
• recycle
• more trees
• stop building homes so close
together and open communities to
all.
• recycle clothes and toys
• do my part
• More places to dispose of garbage
• effective public transportation
• encourage train travel
• more green space
• give out free hybrid vehicles to
everybody
• 1 will have more community gardens
and more green to see more trees
on the trail (shade).
• more public transport
• more availability of recycling
counters (time, places)
• help the seniors better
• plant
• water use and conservation
• Recycling
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• more places like bing
• I recycle and conserve water
• Financial incentives to offset cost of
low water landscaping
• convert business city to solar panels
• get solar on business
• Reuse of water safely
• smoke free city
• Help in getting more drought tolerant
yards
• public transportation that is easy to
use
• Make our bus system more efficient.
They're never on time, and there's
so few buses.
• Biodegrading
• educate people in school and people
outside
• try to employment Green Building or
help with water usage
• more community gardens/greenery
• mandatory education class in the
environment
• more strict about water use
• have local food markets
• public transit
• have more public transits and more
energy conservation
• Addition of more public transit
• Environmental education for all, thus
can motivate community to take the
right steps towards efficiency.
• uncover cement to plant more trees
(connection to appreciating nature)
• Educate people how to be more
environmentally sustainable.
• more access to renewable energy
sources
• conserve water
• Limit overcrowding
• install a healthy learning (learning
about the importance of
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environmental sustainability)
program.
• More family event
• More recycling
• It could be to give more people a
better education on health.
• Local produce more available
• more education for the public on
their affect on environmental
sustainability
• open more lanes/streets to have less
traffic and more crosswalks
• Have more parks
• water conservation
• Install solar panels
• make our choices more known
• to have everyone on my street save
water
• Recycling cans everywhere!
• add basketball courts to all
playgrounds
• Help with buying alternative fuel
vehicle
• Reuse rainwater
• fewer plastics in landfills
• Pick up any trash on the street
• more drought tolerant plants and
shade trees in parks
• Better public transportation
• limit the building going on
• More support for drought tolerant
gardening and common grounds
• Easier to recycle/HHW
• better road work
• Inform others
• retain rain water in reservoirs locally
• Remove my grass, but can't afford it
• compost, recycle
• push for smog reduction- it seems
as smog is greater lately.
• Programs to encourage green living
at the neighborhood level.
• More recycling centers
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• improve transportation
• Less water usage
• have better water management and
recycling education
• Info on growing own food.
• Institute public awareness campaign
to beautify R.C. to encourage
individual responsibility to keep the
environment clean.
• Being able to use zero scape in
HOAs
• better public
transportation/convenience
• 1 would make sure on street cleaning
day that no vehicles are park on that
day. I would have a parking control
officer to cite the ones that are
parked. That gives revenue to our
city and our streets would be
cleaners.
• Renewable energy
rebates/programs
• Recycling & reuse
• help establish committee for solar
energy assistance
• Go solar at home
• Implement a better water saving
system
• limit population growth, control
immigration growth.
• climate smog
• climate control: lean more about +
publicize "chemtrails" has been in
our stairs every day. chemicals
being discharge into our atmosphere
every day for "climate control". this is
real!
• don't know
• More trees planted
• Public Awareness
• here in 1979 everything is too
expensive beyond my means
1E
• Save water, save energy, take care
environment
• Access to Health Care (would lower
greenhouse gas)
• having more renewable energy
• every single street has a sidewalk
and well lit. plus not wild life to
attach someone.
• add charging stations (cars)
• conserving it's natural resources and
environment
• separation of road and bicycle
trail/tracks; restrictions on plastics
• increasing the use of renewable
energy
• put solar panels up at a Chaffey
parking lot
• improve population density
• recycle more
• green buildings
• plant vegetable gardens
• not sure
• clean our community stop polluting
• use more solar panels
• water conservation
• more affordable housing
• inform the public of what is available
• support any program that assist with
this mirror and example env
sustainability
• implement what I learn
• do not allow chem trail spraying and
pesticide spraying find a greener
way to address those issues.
• jobs
• bike to work
• recycle
• more education through open public
events
• fruit gardens
• increase renewable energy
• picking up the trash that is around
here
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• more information about opportunity
• more walking
• pick up whenever possible
• remove plants that need water
frequently adapt to changing
environmental conditions
• recycle more!
• don't know at this time
• big super market
• Give free solar
• A raise in quality of life
• Picking up trash
• More cleanup of trash
• Recycle
• Recycle available and convenient
everywhere -apartments have trash
everywhere but few recycle areas,
inconvenient.
• Energy conservation
• Less traffic
• Conservation
• Promote reduced use of fuel
• Provide solar system on affordable
rate to single family houses.
• Plant more trees.
• Get rid of all trash
• Conserve water
• Community Garden
• Have free re -usable grocery bags.
• Have the Mayor speak to the whole
city.
• To make an event to pick up trash
• Cleaner streets, walkways
• Connect my irrigation to recycled
water system.
• Recycle more products and use
energy efficiency light bulbs.
• Promote/encourage walking and
biking instead of car use
• synchronize the traffic lights, reduce
stops, and eliminate carbon from
idling vehicles. Eliminate all drive -
through facilities
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• promote solar energy
• Shop locally
• Community (co-operation) buy in on
programs.
• City Citizens work together to help
make all yards drought tolerant.
• Stop ripping out the grass
everywhere!
• Public transit
• More solar throughout the city
Create more opportunities to help
the environment
• Spread awareness
i Reduce our CO2 Emissions
• More churches for the Lord
• Implement solar for every house
• Open spaces for community gardens
• Make caring about the environment
acceptable.
• Continue to walk to work
• Walk places
• Recycle
• I ride my bike each day
• Get a community green club
Y 1 could ride my bike
1 would introduce new ideas to less
knowledgeable groups.
C Recycling
• Use more solar panels and recycle
more
• Have information available about
environmental updates
Grey water reclamation
• Friendly neighborhoods
• Recycle and save energy
• Work on making parks and nature
safe to explore and enjoy
• Recycle
• 1 would place more recycling cans
• Put more trash bags around the city
& parks
• World Peace
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• Give money
• Bike more
• Give people more information and
access to environmentally
sustainable environment.
• Re -use bags, walk as much as
possible
• More Recycling
• Recycle/encouragement
• Recycling bin placement -more of
them
• Walk and bike
• Encourage more recycling
• Access to solar energy be cheaper
• Recycle more -conserve water
• Recycle water
• Keep smart people employed
• To actually follow through with plans
• More drought tolerant landscaping
• Health & wellbeing
• Install solar in my home, purchase
new car
• Stormwater management
• Continued public events for
awareness
• Create neighborhood level
renewable energy co-ops
• Help recycle
• Install more solar
• Affordable housing, well planned
neighborhoods
• plant more trees and ban topping off
trees
• Provide more information by give out
the flyer
• More bus transportation
• Water conservation
• Have more plants and tree that
require less water
• Set aside/purchase by city some
open land instead of building more
houses
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• Continue water consumption
reduction
• Better use of water (save water,
catch rain water, etc.)
• Have more info
• More renewable energy
Preserve nature
• Promote renewable energy
• More areas with abundant drought
tolerant vegetation
• Water conservation rules being
enforced
i Less lawn to save money
• 1 would try to recycle more and go
volunteer
• Tell people about drought tolerant
plants
• Increase the ability to effectively
conserve and use water with better
management and collection of water.
• Rain water collection
• Have more public buildings use solar
energy
• More frequent removal of liter and
trash
• More accessible ways to discard
hazardous waste
• Use was conservation tools
• Have access to car charging stations
to encourage others to get those
types of cars.
• Advertise how to maintain healthy
lifestyles
• Reduce car emissions
• Farmers Market
• Shop locally
• Try to lower the amount of excess
driving.
• Provide more jobs, trainings
• Allow for housing to be built wl
shipping containers
• Water
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• Promote alternative fuel vehicles
and infrastructure
• Make solar energy a requirement for
businesses
• Open a home for homeless
• Campaign and tools to better
capture rain water for use
• Give our more flyer about the
Healthy RC information to the
community.
• I'm ready to pass flyers with lots of
info.
• Teach the importance of eating
healthy and shop locally
• Make the community aware
• Better public transportation
• Helping Rancho to become a safer
place to live through our resources.
• Purchase an alternative fuel vehicle
• Local produce
• Open -Ended Response
• Prevent using plastic
• Preserve nature and less
development
• More solar
• Promote activities or design that
reduces discourages use of a
motorized vehicle - encourage
people to walk or use clean fuel
public transit.
• Have better public transit.
• educate the community by providing
information and resources
• Eliminate the lunacy about "Global
Warming" and focus on the practical
aspects of personal responsibility to
implement a Sustainability Action
Plan
• put a moratorium on building new
apartment complex's &
condominiums
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9 Decrease the allowed building area
on a lot. These houses are too big
for the land they are built on.
• 1 would ride my bike to work.
• Provide solar panels
• Extend the future Gold Line from
Montclair to ONT through Rancho
Cucamonga, with stops in Upland,
Rancho, and at the airport terminals.
• Reduce restrictions on backyard
chickens.
• Better public transit
• Don't charge for parking at Metrolink
Station.
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
Facility to open more than just
Saturday morning, extend service to
an additional weekday.
Y It would be interesting to have
classes or informative sessions on
resources or ideas to be
environmentally sustainable.
• 91701-Beryl Park Tennis Court
Lights- Court lights remain on
throughout the entire night. These
lights should not be used for security
purposes, rather a more efficient and
appropriate energy saving
illumination system should be
utilized, or a programmable gate
locking mechanism installed if
vandalism is of concern. At the very
least turn off two of the court lights
because the court lights from one
court can easily light up the court its
next too.
O Change all of the middle dividers on
the streets to something that does
not need to be watered. This shows
the residents that we are trying to be
more environmentally friendly.
• Reduce the speed limits on streets
where the limit is 50 mph to
encourage more walking and biking,
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create more parklets/pocket
parks/shady seating areas to
encourage people to spend more
time outdoors
• More local shops, food and. stores
• All the chemtrails above us now both
night and day have a restriction put
on these above our city!
• maintain existing open space and
discourage unnecessary additional
urban development
• Find additional revenue sources to
properly maintain our parks,
parkways, medians, landscapes,
trails and trails
• upgrade to drought tolerant
landscaping throughout the entire
city. still so many green belts that
need to be maintained.
Implement a robust public transit
system to include local access and
connect to non -local transit systems
including Ontario airport.
• Reduce water usage for businesses
during rainy days.
• Make all city landscapes waterwise
and low maintenance using proper
plant selection
• educate
• Get malls, business centers,
warehouses to use drought tolerant
plants. Get parks to turn off lights in
morning. Hire people to enforce
water use.
• start a bulk item pick up/drop off
program to give residents a freeway
to dispose of items that are cluttering
up the house or yard.
• I'd like to begin composting and
produce less waste.
• 1 would create a after school
program where children could
volunteer and learn about preserving
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the environment, maybe they can
pick up trash or recycle.
• More affordable housing Bike -
share programs throughout the City
• Remove grass, plant trees.
• Have more recycle cans out for
public use.
• Stop development, use what we
have. Example: look at all the cars
parked at the high schools all the
way down to the elementary. No
one walks anymore. Drive down
Foothill and Baseline, cars, cars and
more cars creating unsafe air
• offer more appealing public
transportation
• reduce private transportation.
• Decrease use of electricity through:
use of LED lighting and budget
based electrical standards on
residential and commercial
businesses.
• City buildings need to use resources
more effectively. there's way too
much paper and plastic waste
produced daily.
• Recycle, compost, minimize impact
through reusable and
environmentally friendly products.
Teach my children about all of it.
• Have more farmer's market towards
different sides of town not just at
Victoria gardens
• increase more fund to educate not
only children; but also adult to a eat
healthy diet for healthy lifestyle and
prevent diabetes.
• Why do we spend time separating
recyclable items only to have the
garbage truck put them in the same
truck? Makes no sense, it's a waste
of time and energy.
• Provide more pedestrian bridges
across busy streets to encourage
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foot traffic and to decrease vehicle
traffic.
• I'm in a flood zone.. it is
environmentally unsafe to live in..
needs to be taken off the flood zone,
dirty toxic waste water.
• less vehicle traffic. encourage
residents to carpool
• Have everybody consume less stuff.
• Communicate/advertise options for
being environmentally sustainable
• Have high density housing to have
days of the week recycle programs
through a local recycling business.
i.e. Green Waste - Mon, Plastics -
Tues, Cans - Wed, Glass - Thurs,
Large & Tech Appliances - Fri, Etc.
• 1 would want to be the first city in the
US to convert all of our toilets to not
potable water. We waste millions of
gallons of perfectly good drinking
water on flushing what is already
waste. I often think of the water
conservation that alone would
provide for our residents.
• Supply materials to the community
for composting.
• Volunteer in community
i Recycling facilities. There are NONE
for the multi -housing complexes
(condos and apartments). So many
people in Rancho live in these
complexes and their recyclables are
all going in the trash. City facilities
are not good about recycling as the
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cleaning crews and Burrtec do not
seem to understand and/or
cooperate.
• My condo complex does not provide
for recycling. I wish that it was
required of all complexes to have
recycling.
• walk to lunch instead of taking a
vehicle
• 1 would make a restraint
• More green more efficient water
system
• Use less energy in schools
• Help conserve water
• Help conserve water
• Feel the Burn!
• More recycling
• Education
• More water conservation
• Reduce water
• Reduce water
• Affordable housing
• Compost bin for each household
• Limitation of city watering.
• Population reduction
• Stop driving
• 1 would start making a club where
they could join and we could all get
bags and clean up trash and other
stuff
• Make more trails
• Bring low cost alternatives if
transport
• Pick up trash when I see it
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA .O Appendix
sustainable community action plan as O
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RANCHO CUCAMONGAiO• Appendix B
sustainable community action plan a b
Mapping Exercise Summary
General Description
In an effort to identify the location for preferred sustainability advancements around the City. a
mapping exercise with stickers representing new activities or changes was created by both City
staff and the consultant team, Raimi + Associates. This exercise was used as part of the city's
'popup outreach materials' or materials that would be available at various community events in
an effort to reach a wide variety of community members, business owners and visitors to the
area Participants placed stickers on aerial maps of the city to show support for improvements
and activities at specific locations that would advance Rancho Cucamonga's sustainability
efforts. As part of the planning process these results will be analyzed for economic. health and
environmental feasibility to be added into the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Sustainability Action
Plan The mapping exercise was available to participants at various community events between
March 2016 and June 2016.
Purpose
The purpose of conducting the mapping
exercise was for participants to identify
specific locations which they would like to
see certain sustainability related changes.
Participants
The mapping exercise was circulated at the
following events:
• Cucamonga Challenge
• CVWD Earth Day
• Chaffey College Earth Day
• Terra Vista Farmers Market
• June Community Forum +
Sustainability Expo
• Alta Loma High School Military
March
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Notable Responses
While all feedback was recorded and documented there were several trends and consistent
responses across a substantial pool of participants. These trends may help shape future
policies for the Rancho Cucamonga Sustainability Action Plan by placing emphasis on what
community members care most about.
Some key feedback included:
• Add more lighting and sidewalks and walking trails near city schools
• Preserve open space near city boundaries
• Improve public parks by adding farmer's markets, drought tolerant landscaping, trees
and green space, bike lanes and bike parking
• Add drought tolerant landscaping, farmer's markets, bike lanes and bike parking around
Chaffey College
• Preserve open space, add lighting and farmer's markets around the Rancho Cucamonga
Family Sport Center
• Improve the areas around Cucamonga Elementary and Rancho Cucamonga Middle
School including; add drought tolerant landscaping, bike lanes and bike parking,
preserve open space, add sidewalks and walking trails, add trees and green scape, and
EV charging stations.
• Add higher density development in areas around Etiwanda High School, around the
Civic Center, areas between Town Center and Church Street, north of Etiwanda
Elementary Park, near Empire Lakes Golf Course, and near Victoria Gardens.
Conclusions
Feedback collected from the mapping exercises will help identify areas of the city that need
activities and changes to make a cleaner, greener community. The majority of respondents
expressed strong support for living in a clean and healthy environment.
Additionally, preliminary results indicate residents would prefer improvements around schools,
public parks and community centers, and increase access to farmer's markets, safe models of
active transportation, and preserved open space.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA 00 Appendix C
sustainable community action plan ao
Community Forum + Sustainability Expo Summary
On June 2. 2016 approximately 200 community
members gathered at the Victoria Gardens
Cultural Center to share thoughts and brainstorm
ideas about the future for Sustainability in Rancho
Cucamonga. The event was held from 5:30pm to
8.15pm and included a Sustainability expo with 20
organizations and vendors. complimentary
refreshments from local healthy dining
restaurants, and a workshop that included a
presentation with small group discussions. The
formal program began with a brief introduction
from the Mayor followed by a presentation about
The Rancho Cucamonga Community Forum and the City's Sustainability efforts. There were 15
Sustainability Expo tables of small group discussionwhere
participants answered questions about priorities for Sustainability based on a community survey
completed by over 1,000 people in the area.
Purpose
The purpose of the Community Forum and Sustainability Expo was to engage community
members in the development of a Sustainability Action Plan, identify values from participants.
and develop a clear direction for creating policies for the Rancho Cucamonga Sustainability
Action Plan
Marketing
In order to ensure robust attendance, and aggressive marketing
campaign was launched citywide. Efforts
included: city website announcement. a
flyer which was available at all public
facilities posters. and a smaller save -
the -date card.
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Sustainability Expo
The event began with an outdoor exhibit of local organizations who provided information on how
to lower utility bills, reduce water consumption, plant your own garden. or utilize alternative
transportation. Exhibitors included
• Animal Care & Adoption Center
• Environmental Programs
• Rancho Cucamonga Fire District
• Fleet Department
• San Bernardino County Sheriff
• SB County UCCE Master Gardeners
• Site One Landscape Supply
• SoCal Gas
• Solar City
• The Toro Company
• Southern California Edison
• Cucamonga Valley Water District
• Farm Fresh to You
• Friends of the PE Traii
• Grid Alternatives
• HERO Program/Renovate America
• Inland Empire Biking Alliance
• Metrolink
• OmniTrans
Outdoor booths at the h:uicliu Cucamonga Sustainability Expo
Booth Activities
During the expo, participants were encouraged to visit the various activity stations inside the
Cultural Center including a photo booth exercise where participants shared their vision for
sustainability in Rancho Cucamonga, a mapping exercise where participants used stickers to
identify sustainability, amenities they would like to see around the city, and an editing exercise
where participants were invited to edit the draft objectives and vision statement for the project
Participation in the photo booth exercise was high, while the mapping and editing exercises had
much lower participation.
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Photo booth
Participants were invited to pose with sustainability related props and take a photo displaying
their sustainability vision by completing the statement. "My vision for sustainability in Rancho
Cucamonga is " These photos where circulated inside the main activity room on a slideshow for
everyone to enjoy, Participants responses included.
• Electric cars for alll
• More trails
Participants at the photo booth
Mapping exercise
• More bike lanes
• More trees
Participants were encouraged to place activity stickers on an aerial map of Rancho Cucamonga
and display where they feel sustainability related amenities are needed. Participants used
stickers to indicate the need for bike lanes. a farmers market and bus/rail stops at and around
Victoria Gardens. A sticker was placed along Haven Avenue demonstrate the need for electric
vehicle charging stations along the busy corridor. Participants also placed stickers for mixed use
and higher density development and trees and parks space in the Empire Lakes area and
placed stickers near Rancho Cucamonga Middle School and RC Family Sports Center
indicating the need for farmers markets.
Stickers provided for the
exercise
Results from the mapping exercise
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Objectives + Vision Statement Editing
Posters displaying the draft vision statement and project
objectives were available for participants to edit using stickers,
markers and pens. Few participants responded to this activity.
Those who did participate placed preference on protecting
habitat and biological resources supporting local small
businesses. expanding workforce training, increasing access to
locally grown food across the region. and providing safe and
convenient walking and biking for residents and visitors
There was no feedback from participants on the draft vision
statement for the Sustainability Action Plan.
Refreshments
Results from the Objectives
exercise
Local Healthy RC Dining Restaurants supplied complementary refreshments to participants in
the courtyard of Celebration Hall. The Healthy RC Dining Program encourages eating healthy
by providing healthy food options for people dining out in Rancho Cucamonga These
restaurants included:
• BJ s Restaurants & Brewery
• Corner Bakery Cafe
• Haandi Indian Restaurant
• Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar
• Antonio's
• Mica's Peruvian Sandwiches
• Robeks
Participants visiting the Robeks
booth for refreshments
Formal Program
At approximately 7.00pm. the evening's programming began with a brief welcome and
introduction from Mayor. L Dennis Michael. Following the Mayor's introduction. Fabian Villenas,
City of Rancho Cucamonga Principal Management Analyst, and Leeanne Singleton, Senior
Planner from Raimi + Associates. presented on the history of the City's sustainability efforts and
briefed participants on the purpose and timeline for developing the Rancho Cucamonga
Sustainability Action Plan. Participants were then guided into small group discussions to answer
questions about their priorities for sustainability.
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Small Group Discussion
Three versions of small group discussion questions were circulated around the tables (referred
to Handout A. Handout B, and Handout C).
Participants were seated at tables in groups of eight, with one facilitator at each. Participation in
this event was higher than expected producing fifteen tables of small discussion This activity
was approximately twenty-five minutes and included brief conversations on the various
questions The group facilitators documented main points from each discussion question and
took turns reporting out their responses.
Participants seated enjoying refreshments as the programs begins
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Handout A consisted of the following introduction and questions:
Between March and May 2016, more than 1,000 people participated in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga survey. Survey results have been used to develop these questions for group
discussion.
Al. More than 94% of survey respondents identified a clean and healthy environment to live in
as very or extremely important. What are some of the strategies Rancho Cucamonga can
employ to provide a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment?
Feedback:
• Rancho Cucamonga appears to be environmentally conscious
• Conserve water for landscaping, use landscape space for gardens, keep fields but make
visually appealing, encourage more families to provide gardens
• Developable spaces in Rancho Cucamonga are critical
• Provide more trash cans and recycle bins throughout community and apartment
complexes
• Provide trash cans and recycle bins on trails
• Educate youth and take pride in neighborhoods
• Turn easements into community gardens
• Synchronize traffic lights
• Create trails going north to south
• Offer recommendations on energy efficient windows for residents
• expand solar panels on all city buildings and private businesses
• Repurpose open spaces to bring the community together and have a greater emphasis
on recycle bins
• Engage and involve younger kids, the kids will engage parents
• Create contests or competitions to spur involvement
• Access to better transportation
• Continue concerts in the park
• Education —stop smoking -walk with the doc, get kids outside and away from electronics
• Clean up after pets, pick up trash in common/community areas, recycling in correct
bins/locations
A2. What do you think prevents more people from driving alternative fuel vehicles (electric,
CNG, etc.), and what can be done to address it?
Feedback:
• Perception exists that they are slow and short range
• High cost, not all can afford
• Access and availability of charging stations
• Greater education that cars are affordable
• Not enough tax incentives or other rebates
• Need Dial -A -Ride for more residents vs. seniors only
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• Vehicle maintenance is higher than traditional fuel cars
A3. What types of new water conservation programs, incentives or practices would you be
interested in?
Feedback:
• Higher efficiency public water systems to heat water especially in apartments
• Incentives to replace lawns with drought tolerant landscaping. Knowledge of plants that
are drought tolerant
• Availablilty and knowledge of rain barrel systems and rain collection systems for
apartment complexes
• Water reclaimation systems to better conserve and repurpose water that goes to waste,
better and more efficient water infrastructure
• Low cost installation of rain barrel downspouts for homeowners
• Water saving sprinkler systems
• Demonstrations on water saving techniques
• Incentives and rebates for homeowners to re -landscape and replace faucets and fixtures
• Remove grass around the city in non high -use areas
• Enforce water conservation for renters
A4. As a group, please rank these items from highest to lowest priority. (1 being the highest,
and 4 being the lowest).
_Water use & conservation
_Energy conservation
_Waste & recycling
_Walking & biking
Feedback from each table:
Table 1
1.Water use &
conservation
2.Energy
conservation
3.Waste & recycling
4. Walking & biking
Table 4
1.Water use &
conservation
2.Energy
conservation
3.Waste & recycling
4.Walking & biking
7
Table 7
1.Water use &
conservation
2.Energy
conservation
3.Waste & recycling
4.Walking & biking
Table 10
1.Water use and
conservation
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Handout B consisted of the following questions:
B1. More than 94% of survey respondents identified a clean and healthy environment to live in
as very or extremely important. What are some of the strategies Rancho Cucamonga can
employ to provide a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment?
Feedback:
• Slow development, it is increasing traffic & vehicle emissions
• Offer more public transportation & incentives for drought tolerant landscaping
• Closely monitor construction sites to contain dust & emissions
• Provide extra signage and community gardens in each landscape district
• General trash pickup and motivate people to use doggie bags
• Provide more solar/wind projects around Victoria Gardens
• Continue drought tolerant retrofits, workshops on landscaping, hydroponics —grow own
food, doggie bags on trails, more solar at high schools and city facilities
• Clean freeway right of ways
• Interconnected bike trails
• Increasing recycling, reducing pollution and local accountability
• Providing more trash cans
• Education on water saving techniques and cleaner living
• Providing more solar panels in parking lots, more bike paths
• Provide activities for seniors, and school lunches for students
• Increase land use density
• Increase trash cans and separate recycling cans
B2. What do you think prevents more residents from utilizing renewable energy (solar, wind,
geothermal, etc.) for their homes or businesses?
Feedback:
• Lack of incentives or rebates
• High cost associated with solar
• Lack of information and education on solar
• Belief that it's not a good investment
• Fear of change
• Aesthetics of solar and wind systems
• Lack of awareness
• Lack of knowledge, increase financial investments, incremental
• Price, other: technology solutions, low -tech community awareness
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B3. A convenient and connected public transit system was frequently noted as one of the items
that is lacking in Rancho Cucamonga to lead an environmentally friendly lifestyle. What types of
improvements to the local or regional transit system would encourage you to utilize public
transit?
Feedback:
• More frequent, convenient stops and more direct routes
• Improve safety on buses, offer safety marshals
• Provide incentives to choose public transit
• More convenient for senior riders
• Lower transit fares
• Improvements to first and last mile connections
• Providing a family friendly atmosphere
• Convenient ways to pay transit fares
• Offer free public Wi-Fi access on buses
• Provide more bicycle racks on buses
• Cleaner conditions on buses
• Offer late night bus or trolley
B4. Alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure and open space access were noted as the lowest
priority for inclusion in the Sustainability Action Plan. Do you agree that these are a low priority?
Feedback:
Most respondents offered alternatives that they feel are a higher priority compared to open
space access and alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure.
• Provide wider bike lanes
• Provide extra lighting along trails and doggie bags for pet owners
• Offer a bike share program
• Can't determine how they compare without the full list of alternatives
• Disagree, open space access should be high priority
• Agree, alternative fuel vehicles are a low priority
• Agree, electric cars are the future, but is a current low priority due to convenience and
cost
• Alternative fuels, performance, access to infrastructure, technology accuracy, more
variety, choices of programs, education, more pros and cons, information, open spaces
are priorities for families
• Generally agree alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure, and open space access are
a low priority
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Handout C consisted of the following questions:
C1. More than 94% of survey respondents identified a clean and healthy environment to live in
as very or extremely important. What are some of the strategies Rancho Cucamonga can
employ to provide a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment?
Feedback:
• Continue planning more parks with walking trails, playground equipment to promote
exercising
• Plant more trees around the City
• Offer more recycling bins
• Provide more bags for dog waste pickup
• Offer more transportation options for seniors (easier to access more direct)
• Offer rain capture systems
• Promote rideshare and local volunteering opportunities
• Provide more community events similar to this Forum
• Provide a City home -efficiency expert than can consult with homeowners to reduce
waste
• Reduce graffiti especially near parks
• Increase volunteer opportunities on city website
• Promote carpool and rideshare matches
• Promote programs to recycle food from restaurants to local food banks
• Dedicated Bus Rapid Transit lane
• Provide more public transportation with new development projects to help offset
emissions
• Offer incentives and ideas for drought tolerant landscaping
C2. Many survey respondents felt that opportunities to lower utility bills would motivate people to
take additional sustainability actions. What types of policies or programs would encourage you
to conserve energy in your home or business?
Feedback:
• Provide a tiered process for utility bills (SoCal Edison) and demand pricing for certain
time periods
• Solar panels for apartments and townhomes in Rancho Cucamonga
• Offer discount programs for seniors and flexible rates for renewables
• Programs similar to Edison's Air Conditioner Recycling Program
• Provide a home -efficiency expert to assist with energy and water savings
• Offer incentive for energy use in non -peak periods
• Re-evaluate solar so it's more inviting for different family types (lower minimum monthly
charge threshold)
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C3. Many survey respondents felt that opportunities for recycling could be improved. What types
of programs or opportunities do you feel might improve recycling?
Feedback:
• Offer more separated trash and recycle receptacles throughout the city and especially at
Victoria Gardens
• Offer more places to turn in recycling for cash with longer operating hours
• Offer Ink recycling at stores, reusable or biodegradable
• Promote recycling programs for businesses, schools, and all public facilities, reducing
waste/encouraging reuse of materials
• Educating residents about what can be recycled, where recycling goes, if it is cost
effective, and where the recycling centers are in Rancho Cucamonga are located
• Provide programs to recycle/reuse graywater; make treated recycled water available for
residents
C4. Access to parks and trails, as well as safe walking routes for walking and biking were cited
as the aspects of Rancho Cucamonga that make it easy to lead an environmentally friendly
lifestyle. What can be done to further encourage biking and walking?
Feedback:
• Offering biking and walking groups
• Providing more trash receptacles on trails to make it cleaner
• Providing signs around popular places
• Offering emails, newsletters, and social media posts regarding trails and groups
• Providing safer routes (cars travel fast) especially near schools
• Providing guidance and route markers
• Providing safe school bus stops
• Providing more tree coverage and shade along trails and bike routes
• Improve safety on P.E. trail
• Offer walking groups/meet up so people feel safe when walking on trails in the city
• Offer bike share program, continue to utilize school buses
• Offer safer bike facilities
• Repair sidewalks
• Carpool/rideshare guaranteed ride home program
• Better lighting
• Wider bike lanes, extra lighting along trails, bike share programs, offer more doggie bags
along trails
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Conclusion
The feedback provided in the small group discussions helped to inform key areas for the
development of the Sustainability Action Plan. This feedback illustrates there is generally strong
support for clean and environmentally conscious living. Common themes presented from the
community at this event included;
• Providing more trash and recycling receptacles for residents and for public areas around
the city
• Educating residents on recycling practices, renewable energy systems and water
conservation techniques
• Offering Incentives and rebates for homeowners and renters to reduce water and energy
usage
• Providing safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists in addition to planting shade
trees, wider bike lanes, a complete bicycle network, and expanding walking trails
• Offering improvements to public transit by updating routes to be more direct and by
running more frequently
• Promoting rideshare and carpool programs for residents who work out of the city
Based on the feedback received at the Community Forum, the Sustainability Action Plan should
consider a wide variety of strategies to create safe, more walkable environments throughout the
city, improve transportation choices and options, educate residents on the value of renewable
energy and conservation techniques, and promote recycling within Rancho Cucamonga.
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RANCHO CUCAMONGA — , Appendix E
sustainable community action plan o O
Triple Bottom Line Evaluation Methodology
Purpose
This appendix provides a summary of the triple bottom line (TBL) evaluation process used in the
development of the Sustainable Community Action Plan. It includes technical documentation of
the evaluation criteria, evaluation process, results and findings. The purpose of the TBL
evaluation was to provide a process and framework to objectively and consistently review the
proposed plan policies against community priorities. The results of the evaluation were used to
refine the plan policies In the future. the TBL evaluation process can be used to vet proposed
policy enhancements or additions. and it can also be used to inform the identification and
prioritization of implementation actions.
Triple Bottom Line Evaluation Criteria
During the development of the Sustainable Community Action Plan, the project team explored
various guiding principles to guide the overall topics and goals for the plan. These guiding
principles also functioned as the criteria to evaluate the draft plan's policy directions. These
guiding principles were developed through a collaborative process between the community. City
staff, and the consulting team and are uniquely tailored to the issues and opportunities in Rancho
Cucamonga The guiding principles (i.e.. triple bottom line evaluation criteria) are summarized
below
•
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
•
Reduce resource consumption (water. energy. fuel)
Environment
Protect habitat and biological resources
•
Improve resilience to natural hazards and environmental conditions
•
Improve air quality
•
Contribute to thoughtful planning and development
•
Increase energy. water. fuel cost savings
•
Support local small businesses
Economy
Expand green workforce training and recruitment
•
Attract environmentally friendly businesses
•
Offer incentives or funding opportunities
•
Reduce maintenance and operating costs
•
Improve overall community health
Community/
Engage and empower the community and local organizations
Equity/
Increase access to locally -grown food across the region
Health
Provide safe and convenient walking and biking options
•
Generate public interest and support for sustainabilitgoals
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Evaluation Tool
Next. the consultant team developed a TBL evaluation tool to support the policy evaluation
process. The evaluation tool is a matrix of plan policies and evaluation criteria. Users work row
by row to assess the potential impact of the policy and its associated actions against each
criterion. A numerical value ranging from -3 to 3 is selected by the user(s) based on their
qualitative assessment of how well the policy/opportunity provide or enhances the defined
criterion. An expected very negative impact on the criterion would receive a score of -3, whereas
an expected very positive impact would receive a score of 3. If the impacts are unknown or not
applicable, then a value of 0 would be selected.
Users should use the drop -down menus on the Scoreboard Worksheet to select
the numeric value that most closely aligns with the users evaluation of a
particular opportunity against each evaluation criterion. Note that color -coding
helps identifv which evaluation scale apalies to each criterion.
Scale
Symbol
Definition
3
Very positive
2
Moderately positive
1
Slightly positive
0
Neutral or Not Applicable
-1
Slightly negative
-2
Moderately negative, impact likely
-3
very negative, impact expected
Evaluation Process
The consultant team completed the TBL evaluation process twice during the Sustainable
Community Action Plan development. These were qualitative exercises conducted by a multi-
disciplinary team. wherein team members quickly provided an assessment of the relationship of
the policy to the criteria, based on their professional expertise and unique perspectives
The first round of evaluation focused on the draft policies contained within the first full draft of the
plan. During this first round of the evaluation process, notes and observations about each policy
were recorded and then used to help refine, clarify. and consolidate policies. For example some
of the policies were strengthened to create stronger linkages with sustainability and TBL
outcomes such as goods investment. land management and food waste.
Following revisions to the policies a second round of the evaluation process was conducted on
the revised policies, to refine and confirm the evaluation results These results are provided at the
end of this appendix These results should not be used alone to determine implementation
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priorities, but the relative ranking of policies and their anticipated TBL outcomes can be used to
inform future decision making and implementation strategies,
TBL Evaluation Outcomes and Observations
For each round of evaluation, the completed TBL Evaluation Tool is provided as a Microsoft Excel
file. Detailed notes and comments taken during the evaluation process are embedded within the
tool.
First Round
The first round of evaluation identified the following draft policies as ones that warranted re-
examination and revision to create stronger linkages with TBL outcomes. These observations and
suggestions are summarized below and were incorporated into subsequent plan revisions.
1. Facilitate efficient movement of vehicles throughout the city.
• It may be possible to combine this policy with the transportation demand
management policy.
• Other actions could include anti -idling policies and freight route planning.
2. Food scraps and green waste are recycled and diverted from the landfill.
• The food sharing/swap action focuses on food waste more generally, not just food
scraps; either the policy or the action needs to be revised/moved for these topics
to align.
3. Improve existing public parks and ensure new development meets minimum park
standards.
• The policy and actions address land for parks, but not necessarily the
management of parkland (an opportunity for many sustain ability -related practices
such as integrated pest management practices, landscaping standards for parks,
drought management policies, etc.)
4. Expand programs to increase waste diversion from landfills, recycling, and
composting.
• Some overlap between composting and the food scraps/green waste policy. May
be best to focus on waste diversion, recycling, and hazardous waste materials for
this policy and expand the other to focus on green waste/composting.
Second Round
The second round of evaluation revealed that all of the policies in the plan provide some expected
benefits in terms of economy, health, and environmental outcomes. In summary, based on the
evaluation results, actions related to water conservation, energy efficiency, and redevelopment
policies may provide the most robust TBL benefits to the community, but each policy adheres to
and supports the Community Sustainability Action Plan's guiding principles.
Future Use
The TBL Evaluation tool and process are valuable resources to inform future plan updates and
implementation decision -making. The process and tool can be used to further evaluate, compare,
and refine future sustainability policies as the plan becomes a living document that evolves over
time. Furthermore, the tool and process can be used to evaluate, compare, and even optimize
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specific implementation actions, such as which new program(s) would create the greatest
economic benefits to the community.
Users should remember that a collaborative evaluation process is as valuable as the evaluation
results. The intent is to engage a multi -disciplinary team to think critically about potential impacts
of various decisions. A mix of diverse perspectives will help ensure consideration of potential
benefits and tradeoffs as they relate to the City's stated sustainability guiding principles, and this
group dialogue can help reshape and improve outcomes. The results can be a helpful
documentation of process outcomes, but just because a policy or action that is evaluated may
yield a lower score as compared to another, it does not necessarily make it less relevant. Instead,
the lower -ranking results could simply mean that anticipated benefits may be concentrated in one
portion of the triple bottom line, or that some of the potential negative impacts of a policy or action
also need to be considered and addressed.
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Triple Bottom Line Evaluation Summary
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and development.
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sustainable community action plan a b Appendix D
San Bernardino County
Regional
Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan
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San Bernardino County
Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan
Final I March 2014
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1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92410-1715
Chino Hills
Redlands
Contact: Steve Smith, Director of Planning
Colton
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FINAL
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY REGIONAL
GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION PLAN
PREPARED FOR:
PREPARED BY:
March 2014
San Bernardino Associated Governments (SAN BAG)
1170 W. 3rd Street, 2nd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92410-1715
Contact: Steve Smith, Director of Planning
ICF International
620 Folsom Street, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94107
Contact: Rich Walter
415.677.7167
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ICF International. 2014. San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Plan. Final. March. (ICF 00543.12.) San Francisco, CA. Prepared
for San Bernardino Associated Governments, San Bernardino, California.
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Contents
Listof Tables.......................................................................................................................................vii
Listof Figures......................................................................................................................................... x
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations................................................................................................... xiii
Page
ExecutiveSummary.........................................................................................................................ES-1
San Bernardino Associated Governments and San Bernardino County Cities Partnership
.............. ES-1
Reduction Plan Purpose and Description ................................... ................................................
ES-2
Why Prepare a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan?.....................................................................ES-2
Regional Summary —Growth, Emissions, and Reductions................................................................ES-3
Challenges —How the Region Will Grow....................................................................................
ES-3
GHG Emissions for the Partnership Cities..................................................................................
ES-8
Regional GHG Reductions —Sector View..................................................................................
ES-11
Regional GHG Reductions —City View......................................................................................
ES-11
NextSteps.......................................................................................................................................
ES-16
Chapter1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 What Is This Document?.................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Benefits of a Regional GHG Reduction Plan....................................................................1-1
1.3 SANBAG's Role................................................................................................................1-2
1.4 How Do I Use This Document?........................................................................................1-2
1.5 Next Steps.......................................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Background Information...........................................................................................
2-1
2.1 Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Climate Action Planning In California ..........................2-1
2.1.1 Federal Regulation..........................................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 State Regulation..............................................................................................................2-3
2.1.3 Local Governments..........................................................................................................2-6
2.2 What Are We Already Doing?..........................................................................................2-7
2.2.1 Regional Transportation Planning...................................................................................2-7
2.2.2 Utility Incentive Programs...............................................................................................2-8
2.2.3 SANBAG's Long Range Transit Plan...............................................................................2-12
2.2.4 Unincorporated San Bernardino County.......................................................................2-13
2.2.5 Other Climate Action Planning Efforts in San Bernardino County................................2-13
2.3 Basic Terms and Concepts.............................................................................................2-14
2.3.1 Basic Terms........................................................................:...........................................2-14
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2.3.2
Emissions Sectors Explained..........................................................................................2-15
2.3.3
Climate Change and Global Warming...........................................................................2-16
2.3.4
Principal Greenhouse Gases..........................................................................................2-17
2.3.5
Greenhouse Gas Inventories and Emissions Sources....................................................2-19
2.3.6
Impacts of Climate Change on Southern California.......................................................2-19
2.4
Relationship of Climate Action Plans to CEQA and Local General Plans ................
....... 2-20
Chapter
Reduction Profiles....................................................................................................3-1
3.1
Introduction.....................................................................................................................3-1
3.2
City ofAdelanto...............................................................................................................3-3
3.2.1
City Summary ..................................................................................................................3-3
3.2.2
Emission Reductions........................................................................................................3-4
3.2.3
Reduction Measures........................................................................................................3-7
3.2.4
Relevant General Plan Policies........................................................................................3-9
3.3
City of Big Bear Lake......................................................................................................3-13
3.3.1
City Summary ................................................................................................................3-13
3.3.2
Emission Reductions......................................................................................................3-14
3.3.3
Reduction Measures......................................................................................................3-17
3.3.4
Relevant General Plan Policies......................................................................................3-18
3.4
City of Chino..................................................................................................................3-21
3.4.1
City Summary ................................................................................................................3-21
3.4.2
Emission Reductions......................................................................................................3-22
3.4.3
Reduction Measures......................................................................................................3-25
3.4.4
Relevant General Plan Policies......................................................................................3-27
3.5
City of Chino Hills..........................................................................................................3-29
3.5.1
City Summary................................................................................................................3-29
3.5.2
Emission Reductions......................................................................................................3-30
3.5.3
Reduction Measures......................................................................................................3-33
3.5.4
Relevant General Plan Policies......................................................................................3-34
3.6
City of Colton.................................................................................................................3-37
3.6.1
City Summary................................................................................................................3-37
3.6.2
Emission Reductions......................................................................................................3-37
3.6.3
Reduction Measures......................................................................................................3-42
3.6.4
Relevant General Plan Policies......................................................................................3-44
3.7
City of Fontana............................................................ ..................................................
3-46
3.7.1
City Summary................................................................................................................3-46
3.7.2
Emission Reductions......................................................................................................3-47
3.7.3
Reduction Measures.....................................................................................................3-50
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3.7.4
Relevant General Plan Policies......................................................................................3-52
3.8
City of Grand Terrace....................................................................................................3-55
3.8.1
City Summary ................................................................................................................3-55
3.8.2
Emission Reductions......................................................................................................3-55
3.8.3
Reduction Measures......................................................................................................3-59
3.8.4
Relevant General Plan Policies......................................................................................3-60
3.9
City of Hesperia..............................................................................................................3-64
3.9.1
City Summary ................................................................................................................3-64
3.9.2
Emission Reductions......................................................................................................3-65
3.9.3
Reduction Measures......................................................................................................3-69
3.9.4
Relevant General Plan Policies......................................................................................3-71
3.10
City of Highland.............................................................................................................3-75
3.10.1
City Summary ................................................................................................................3-75
3.10.2
Emission Reductions......................................................................................................3-75
3.10.3
Reduction Measures......................................................................................................3-79
3.10.4
Relevant General Plan Policies......................................................................................3-81
3.11
City of Loma Linda.........................................................................................................3-85
3.11.1
City Summary ................................................................................................................3-85
3.11.2
Emission Reductions......................................................................................................3-85
3.11.3
Reduction Measures......................................................................................................3-90
3.11.4
Relevant General Plan Policies......................................................................................3-92
3.12
City of Montclair............................................................................................................3-97
3.12.1
City Summary ................................................................................................................3-97
3.12.2
Emission Reductions......................................................................................................3-98
3.12.3
Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-102
3.12.4
Relevant General Plan Policies....................................................................................3-104
3.13
City of Needles............................................................................................................3-106
3.13.1
City Summary ..............................................................................................................3-106
3.13.2
Emission Reductions....................................................................................................3-107
3.13.3
Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-110
3.13.4
Relevant General Plan Policies....................................................................................3-112
3.14
City of Ontario.............................................................................................................3-114
3.14.1
City Summary ..............................................................................................................3-114
3.14.2
Emission Reductions....................................................................................................3-115
3.14.3
Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-120
3.14.4
Relevant General Plan Policies....................................................................................3-122
3.15
City of Rancho Cucamonga..........................................................................................3-125
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3.15.1
City Summary ..............................................................................................................3-125
3.15.2
Emission Reductions....................................................................................................3-126
3.15.3
Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-129
3.15.4
Relevant General Plan Policies....................................................................................3-131
3.16
City of Redlands...........................................................................................................3-137
3.16.1
City Summary ..................................... .........................................................................
3-137
3.16.2
Emission Reductions....................................................................................................3-138
3.16.3
Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-141
3.16.4
Relevant General Plan Policies....................................................................................3-142
3.17
City of Rialto................................................................................................................3-146
3.17.1
City Summary ..............................................................................................................3-146
3.17.2
Emission Reductions....................................................................................................3-147
3.17.3
Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-150
3.17.4
Relevant General Plan Policies.........................................................
........................... 3-152
3.18
City of San Bernardino.................................................................................................3-157
3.18.1
City Summary ..............................................................................................................3-157
3.18.2
Emission Reductions....................................................................................................3-158
3.18.3
Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-162
3.18.4
Relevant General Plan Policies....................................................................................3-164
3.19
City of Twentynine Palms............................................................................................3-167
3.19.1
City Summary..............................................................................................................3-167
3.19.2
Emission Reductions....................................................................................................3-167
3.19.3
Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-171
3.19.4
Relevant General Plan Policies....................................................................................3-173
3.20
City of Victorville.........................................................................................................3-176
3.20.1
City Summary ..............................................................................................................3-176
3.20.2
Emission Reductions....................................................................................................3-177
3.20.3
Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-181
3.20.4
Relevant General Plan Policies....................................................................................3-183
3.21
City of Yucaipa.............................................................................................................3-187
3.21.1
City Summary ..............................................................................................................3-187
3.21.2
Emission Reductions....................................................................................................3-188
3.21.3
Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-191
3.21.4
Relevant General Plan Policies....................................................................................3-192
3.22
Town of Yucca Valley...................................................................................................3-195
3.22.1
Town Summary............................................................................................................3-195
3.22.2
Emission Reductions....................................................................................................3-195
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3.22.3 Reduction Measures....................................................................................................3-199
3.22.4 Relevant General Plan Policies....................................................................................3-200
Chapter4 Reduction Measures......................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1
Introduction.....................................................................................................................4-1
4.2
State Measures................................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1
State-1: Senate Bill 1078 (2002)/Senate Bill 107 (2006) and Senate Bill 2
(2011) Renewable Portfolio Standard.............................................................................4-2
4.2.2
State-2: Title 24 Standards for Non -Residential and Residential Buildings
(Energy Efficiency Standards and CALGreen)..................................................................4-2
4.2.3
State-3: AB 1109 (Huffman) Lighting Efficiency and Toxics Reduction Act.....................4-3
4.2.4
State-4: AB 1470 (Huffman) Solar Water Heating...........................................................4-3
4.2.5
State-5: Industrial Boiler Efficiency.................................................................................4-3
4.2.6
State-6a: AB 1493 (Pavley I and 11) Greenhouse Reductions from New
PassengerVehicles..........................................................................................................4-4
4.2.7
State-6b: (On -Road) and State-8 (Off -Road): Executive Order 5-1-07 Low
CarbonFuel Standard......................................................................................................4-4
4.2.8
State-7: Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) Transportation Reduction Strategies .........................4-4
4.2.9
State-9: AB 32 Methane Capture....................................................................................4-5
4.3
County Measures............................................................................................................4-5
4.3.1
County-1: San Bernardino County GHG Reduction Plan Landfill Controls ......................4-6
4.4
Building Energy................................................................................................................4-6
4.4.1
Energy Efficiency Measures.............................................................................................4-7
4.4.2
Renewable Energy.........................................................................................................4-10
4.5
On -Road Transportation................................................................................................4-13
4.5.1
On Road-1: SB 375 Sustainable Communities Strategy (Regional)................................4-14
4.6
Off -Road Equipment......................................................................................................4-19
4.6.1
Off -Road Equipment-1: Electric -Powered Construction Equipment.............................4-19
4.6.2
Off -Road Equipment-2: Idling Ordinance......................................................................4-20
4.6.3
Off -Road Equipment-3: Electric Landscaping Equipment.............................................4-20
4.7
Agriculture.....................................................................................................................4-21
4.7.1
Agriculture-1: Methane Capture at Large Dairies.........................................................4-21
4.7.2
Agriculture-2: Utilize Methane Captured at Dairies......................................................4-21
4.8
Other Land Use Measures (non-Transportation)..........................................................4-22
4.8.1
Land Use-1: Tree Planting Programs.............................................................................4-22
4.8.2
Land Use-2: Promote Rooftop Gardens........................................................................4-23
4.9
Solid Waste Management.............................................................................................4-23
4.9.1
Waste-1: Increased Waste Diversion............................................................................4-24
4.10
Wastewater Treatment and Discharge.........................................................................4-25
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4.10.1
Wastewater-1: Methane Recovery...............................................................................4-25
4.10.2
Wastewater-2: Energy Efficiency Equipment Upgrades at Wastewater
Treatment Plants (Regional)..........................................................................................4-26
4.10.3
Wastewater-3: Recycled Water.....................................................................................4-27
4.11
Water Conveyance........................................................................................................4-27
4.11.1
Water-1: Require Adoption of the Voluntary CALGreen Water Efficiency
Measures for New Construction...................................................................................4-28
4.11.2
Water-2: Implement a Program to Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve
Higher Levels of Water Efficiency..................................................................................4-28
4.11.3
Water-3: Encourage Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices.........................................4-29
4.11.4
Water-4: Senate Bill X7-7—The Water Conservation Act of 2009.......................
:........ 4-30
4.12
GHG Performance Standard for New Development.....................................................4-31
4.12.1
PS-1: GHG Performance Standard for New Development............................................4-31
Chapter 5 Implementation of Local Climate Action Plans and Regional Coordination ............... 5-1
5.1 Implementation of the Local Climate Action Plans.........................................................5-1
5.2 Local CAP Plan Implementation Steps.............................................................................5-1
5.2.1 Administration and Staffing............................................................................................5-1
5.2.2 Financing and Budgeting.................................................................................................5-3
5.2.3 Timelines for Measure Implementation..........................................................................5-8
ChapterReferences...............................................................................................................6-1
Appendix A San Bernardino County Regional 2008 Community Greenhouse Gas
Inventories
Appendix B GHG Reduction Measure Methods
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Tables
Page
ES-1
Socioeconomic Data for Partnership Cities 2008 and 2020..........................................
ES-7
1-1
Document Map................................................................................................................1-3
2-1
Emissions Sectors and Reduction Measures.................................................................2-15
2-2
Lifetimes and Global Warming Potentials of Several Greenhouse Gases.....................2-17
2-3
Global, National, State, and Local GHG Emissions Inventories.....................................2-19
3-1
Socioeconomic Data for Adelanto...................................................................................3-3
3-2
Emission Reductions by Sector for Adelanto...................................................................3-6
3-3
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Adelanto ......................3-8
3-4
Socioeconomic Data for Big Bear Lake..........................................................................3-13
3-5
Emission Reductions by Sectorfor Big Bear Lake..........................................................3-16
3-6
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Big Bear Lake..............3-18
3-7
Socioeconomic Data for Chino......................................................................................3-21
3-8
Emission Reductions by Sectorfor Chino......................................................................3-24
3-9
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Chino ..........................3-26
3-10
Socioeconomic Data for Chino Hills...............................................................................3-29
3-11
Emission Reductions by Sector for Chino Hills..............................................................3-32
3-12
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Chino Hills..................3-34
3-13
Socioeconomic Data for Colton.....................................................................................3-37
3-14
Emission Reductions by Sector for Colton.....................................................................3-41
3-15
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Colton ........................3-43
3-16
Socioeconomic Data for Fontana..................................................................................3-46
3-17
Emission Reductions by Sector for Fontana..................................................................3-49
3-18
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Fontana ......................3-51
3-19
Socioeconomic Data for Grand Terrace........................................................................3-55
3-20
Emission Reductions by Sector for Grand Terrace........................................................3-58
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3-21
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Grand Terrace ............
3-60
3-22
Socioeconomic Data for Hesperia.................................................................................3-64
3-23
Emission Reductions by Sector for Hesperia.................................................................3-68
3-24
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Hesperia .....................3-70
3-25
Socioeconomic Data for Highland.................................................................................3-75
3-26
Emission Reductions by Sector for Highland.................................................................3-78
3-27
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Highland .....................3-80
3-28
Socioeconomic Data for Loma Linda.............................................................................3-85
3-29
Emission Reductions by Sector Loma Linda..................................................................3-89
3-30
GHG Reduction Measures for Loma Linda....................................................................3-91
3-31
Socioeconomic Data for Montclair................................................................................3-97
3-32
Emission Reductions by Sector for Montclair..............................................................3-101
3-33
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Montclair .......... .......
3-103
3-34
Socioeconomic Data for Needles................................................................................3-106
3-35
Emission Reductions by Sector for Needles................................................................3-109
3-36
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Needles ....................3-111
3-37
Socioeconomic Data for Ontario.................................................................................3-114
3-38
Emission Reductions by Sector for Ontario.................................................................3-119
3-39
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Ontario .....................3-121
3-40
Socioeconomic Data for Rancho Cucamonga..............................................................3-125
3-41
Emission Reductions by Sector for Rancho Cucamonga..............................................3-128
3-42
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Rancho
Cucamonga..................................................................................................................3-130
3-43
Socioeconomic Data for Redlands...............................................................................3-137
3-44
Emission Reductions by Sector for Redlands...............................................................3-140
3-45
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Redlands..................3-142
3-46
Socioeconomic Data for Rialto....................................................................................3-146
3-47
Emission Reductions by Sector for Rialto....................................................................3-149
3-48
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Rialto ........................3-151
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Socioeconomic Data for San Bernardino.....................................................................3-157
3-50
Emission Reductions by Sector for San Bernardino.....................................................3-161
3-51
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for San
Bernardino...................................................................................................................3-163
3-52
Socioeconomic Data for Twentynine Palms................................................................3-167
3-53
Emission Reductions by Sector for Twentynine Palms................................................3-170
3-54
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Twentynine
Palms...........................................................................................................................3-172
3-55
Socioeconomic Data for Victorville.............................................................................3-177
3-56
Emission Reductions by Sector for Victorville.............................................................3-180
3-57
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Victorville .................3-182
3-58
Socioeconomic Data for Yucaipa.................................................................................3-187
3-59
Emission Reductions by Sector for Yucaipa.................................................................3-190
3-60
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Yucaipa .....................3-192
3-61
Socioeconomic Data for Yucca Valley..........................................................................3-195
3-62
Emission Reductions by Sector for Yucca Valley.........................................................3-198
3-63
GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Yucca Valley
.............3-200
4-1
Regional GHG Reductions for All GHG Reduction Measures.........................................4-33
5-1
PotentialFunding Sources to Support GHG Reduction Measures..................................5-3
5'-2
Implementation Matrix ......................................... ..........................................................
5-9
5-3
Potential Regional Reduction Measures to Reach 2030 Goal.......................................5-16
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Figures
Page
ES-lA
Map of Percent Growth in Population for Partnership Cities from 2008
to2020..........................................................................................................................
ES-5
ES-1B
Map of Percent Growth in Jobs for Partnership Cities from 2008 to 2020...................
ES-6
ES-2
2008 Baseline GHG Emissions and 2020 Business as Usual (BAU) GHG
Emissions Forecast forthe 21 Partnership Cities..........................................................
ES-9
ES-3
2008 Baseline GHG Emissions and 2020 BAU GHG Emissions Forecast for the
PartnershipCities........................................................................................................
ES-10
ES-4
Total Identified GHG Reductions in 2020 for the 21-Partnership Cities
(MTCO2e).....................................................................................................................
ES-12
ES-5
2020 BAU GHG Emissions Forecast and Identified GHG Reductions in 2020
for All Partnership Cities (MTCO2e).............................................................................
ES-13
ES-6
Distribution of Regional BAU Emissions in 2020 by Sector(MTCO2e).........................
ES-14
ES-7a
Distribution of Projected Emissions in 2020 for all Partnership Cities
(MTCO2e).....................................................................................................................
ES-15
ES-7b
Distribution of Identified Emissions Reductions in 2020 for all Partnership
Cities(MTCO2e)...........................................................................................................
ES-15
2-1
Milestones in Federal and State Legislation and Regulation...........................................2-2
2-2
CAP, General Plans and CECW.......................................................................................2-20
3-1
Emissions Reduction Profile for Adelanto.......................................................................3-5
3-2
Emissions by Sector for Adelanto....................................................................................3-6
3-3
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Adelanto..........................................3-7
3-4
Emissions Reduction Profile for Big Bear Lake..............................................................3-15
3-5
Emissions by Sector Big Bear Lake.................................................................................3-16
3-6
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Big Bear Lake.................................3-17
3-7
Emissions Reduction Profile for Chino ..................................... .....................................
3-23
3-8
Emissions by Sector for Chino.......................................................................................3-24
3-9
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Chino.............................................3-25
3-10
Emissions Reduction Profile for Chino Hills ... :...............................................................
3-31
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Emissions by Sector for Chino Hills................................................................................3-32
3-12
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Chino Hills......................................3-33
3-13
Emissions Reduction Profile for Colton.........................................................................3-40
3-14
Emissions by Sector for Colton ......................................................................................3-41
3-15
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Colton ............................................
3-16
Emissions Reduction Profile for Fontana.......................................................................3-48
3-17
Emissions by Sector for Fontana...................................................................................3-49
3-18
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Fontana.........................................3-50
3-19
Emissions Reduction Profile for Grand Terrace.............................................................3-57
3-20
Emissions by Sector for Grand Terrace.........................................................................3-58
3-21
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Grand Terrace................................3-59
3-22
Emissions Reduction Profile for Hesperia......................................................................3-67
3-23
Emissions by Sector for Hesperia..................................................................................3-68
3-24
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Hesperia . .......................................
3-69
3-25
Emissions Reduction Profile for Highland.....................................................................3-77
3-26
Emissions by Sector for Highland ..................................................................................3-78
3-27
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Highland........................................3-79
3-28
Emissions Reduction Profile for Loma Linda.................................................................3-88
3-29
Emissions by Sector for Loma Linda..............................................................................3-89
3-30
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Loma Linda....................................3-90
3-31
Emissions Reduction Profile for Montclair..................................................................3-100
3-32
Emissions by Sector for Montclair...............................................................................3-101
3-33
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Montclair . ....................................
3-102
3-34
Emissions Reduction Profile for Needles.....................................................................3-108
3-35
Emissions by Sector for Needles.................................................................................3-109
3-36
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Needles........................................3-110
3-37
Emissions Reduction Profile for Ontario.....................................................................3-117
3-38
Emissions by Sector for Ontario..................................................................................3-118
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Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Ontario........................................3-120
3-40
Emissions Reduction Profile for Rancho Cucamonga..................................................3-127
3-41
Emissions by Sector for Rancho Cucamonga...............................................................3-128
3-42
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Rancho Cucamonga .....................3-129
3-43
Emissions Reduction Profile for Redlands...................................................................3-139
3-44
Emissions by Sector for Redlands................................................................................3-140
3-45
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Redlands......................................3-141
3-46
Emissions Reduction Profile for Rialto........................................................................3-148
3-47
Emissions by Sector for Rialto ................................................ .....................................
3-149
3-48
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Rialto...........................................3-150
3-49
Emissions Reduction Profile for San Bernardino.........................................................3-159
3-50
Emissions by Sector for San Bernardino ......................................................................3-160
3-51
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for San Bernardino............................3-162
3-52
Emissions Reduction Profile for Twentynine Palms....................................................3-169
3-53
Emissions by Sector for Twentynine Palms .................................................................3-170
3-54
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Twentynine Palms .......................3-171
3-55
Emissions Reduction Profile for Victorville..................................................................3-179
3-56
Emissions by Sector for Victorville..............................................................................3-180
3-57
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Victorville.....................................3-181
3-58
Emissions Reduction Profile for Yucaipa.....................................................................3-189
3-59
Emissions by Sector for Yucaipa..................................................................................3-190
3-60
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Yucaipa........................................3-191
3-61
Emissions Reduction Profile for Yucca Valley..............................................................3-197
3-62
Emissions by Sector for Yucca Valley...........................................................................3-198
3-63
Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Yucca Valley.................................3-199
5-1
Sample Implementation Timeline for a City CAP............................................................5-8
5-2
Activity Priority Matrix..................................................................................................5-10
5-3
Required GHG Reductions in the Region to Meet the State's 2050 Target...................5-15
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
2OX2020 goal 20% reduction in urban per capita use by December 31, 2020 (referred
to as the
AB
Assembly Bill
ATVs
all -terrain vehicles
AVL
automatic vehicle location
BAPIS
Bus Arrival Prediction Information System
BAU
Business -as -Usual
BBARWA
Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency
BRT
Bus Rapid Transit
BVES
Bear Valley Electric Service
CAA
Clean Air Act
CAFE
Corporate Average Fuel -Economy
Cal -EPA
California Environmental Protection Agency
CAP
climate action plan
CARB
California Air Resources Board
CCAs
Community Choice Aggregations
CCR
California Code of Regulations
CEC
California Energy Commission
CEEP
Community Energy Efficiency Program
CEQA
California Environmental Quality Act
CFL
compact fluorescent
CH4
methane
CIC
CAP Implementation Coordinator
CIT
CAP Implementation Team
CIM
California Institution for Men
CLEO
Custom Language Efficiency Outreach
CO2
carbon dioxide
CPUC
California Public Utilities Commission
EIR environmental impact report
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
ESPs energy service providers
°F degrees Fahrenheit
FED Functional Equivalent Document
FY fiscal year
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GHG
greenhouse gas
GPS
global positioning system
GTFS
General Transit Feed Specification
GWh
gigawatt-hours
GWP
global warming potential
HERS
Home Energy Rating System
HFCs
hydrofleorocarbons
HQTA
High Quality Transit Areas
HVAC
heating/venting and air conditioning
I
Interstate
IEUA
inland Empire Utilities Agency
IOU
investor -owned utilities
IPCC
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
ITS
Intelligent Transportation Systems
IVR
Interactive Voice Response
kW kilowatts
LCFS
Low Carbon Fuel Standard
LED
light emitting diode
LFGTE
landfill -gas -to -energy
LRTP
Long Range Transit Plan
MCAP
municipal inventory and reduction plan
MEU
Mobile Energy Unit
MMTCO2e
million MTCO2e
MPOs
metropolitan planning organizations
MTCO2e
metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
MW
megawatt
N20 nitrous oxide
NPV Net Present Values
ODS ozone -depleting substances
PACE Property Assessed Clean Energy
Partnership San Bernardino Associated Governments and Participating San
Bernardino County Cities Partnership
PFCs perfluorinated carbons
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PPAs
Power Purchase Agreements
ppb
parts per billion
ppm
parts per million
ppt
parts per trillion
PS
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
QR Quick Response
Reduction Plan
San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan
Reporting Rule
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule
RHNA
Regional Housing Needs Allocation
RPS
Renewable Portfolio Standard
RTPs
Regional Transportation Plans
SANBAG
San Bernardino Associated Governments
SB
Senate Bill
SCAG
Southern California Association of Governments
SCAQMD
South Coast Air Quality Management District
SCE
Southern California Edison
SCGC
Southern California Gas Corporation
SCS
sustainable communities strategy
SF6
sulfur hexafluoride
SMP
Sustainable Master Plan
TDM
Transportation Demand Management
TRP
trip reduction plan
TSM
Transportation Systems Management Plan
UC
University of California
UPRR
Union Pacific Railroad
VERA Voluntary Emission Reduction Agreement
VMT vehicle miles traveled
VVWA Victor Valley Wastewater Agency
WWTPs wastewater treatment plants
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Executive Summary
San Bernardino Associated Governments and
San Bernardino County Cities Partnership
In 2006, the California legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of
2006. The law establishes a limit on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the state of California to
reduce state-wide emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. The law directed the California Air Resources
Board (CARB) to develop a plan (AB 32 Scoping Plan) that charts a path towards the GHG reduction
goal using all technologically feasible and cost effective means. The Scoping Plan recommends that
California cities and counties seek to reduce their GHG emissions consistent with statewide
reductions. Senate Bill (SB) 375, passed in 2008, requires regional transportation planning to
promote reductions in passenger and light duty vehicle GHG emissions.
In response to these initiatives, an informal project partnership, led by the San Bernardino
Associated Governments (SANBAG), is cooperating in compiling an inventory of GHG emissions and
an evaluation of reduction measures that could be adopted by the 21 Partnership Cities of San
Bernardino County. For the purposes of this report, this group is referred to as the San Bernardino
Associated Governments and Participating San Bernardino County Cities Partnership (Partnership).
The Partnership has committed to undertake the following actions that will reduce GHG emissions
associated with its regional (or countywide) activities as a whole.
1. Prepare a current year (2008) GHG emissions inventory for each of the 21 Partnership cities in
the county.
2. Prepare a future year (2020) GHG emissions forecast for each of the cities.
3. Develop a tool for each city to develop its municipal inventory (i.e., emissions due only to the
city's municipal operations and sometimes referred to as municipal inventory) and municipal
reduction plan.
4. Develop GHG reduction measures and city selection of measures appropriate for each
jurisdiction.
5. Develop consistent baseline information for jurisdictions to use for their development of
community climate action plans (CAPS) meeting jurisdiction -identified reduction goals.
By working in a collaborative manner on these goals, the cities aim to more effectively address
emissions from activities that are affected or influenced by the region as a whole.
The 21 Partnership cities participating in this study are Adelanto, Big Bear Lake, Chino, Chino Hills,
Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Hesperia, Highland, Loma Linda, Montclair, Needles, Ontario,
Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, San Bernardino, Twentynine Palms, Victorville, Yucaipa, and
Yucca Valley.
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Reduction Plan Purpose and Description
This San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (Reduction Plan). This
document satisfies the Partnership goals 1, 2, 4 and 5 listed above. A tool for inventorying municipal
GHG emissions and planning for their reduction was developed and provided to the Partnership
cities separately in 2011. This Reduction Plan includes San Bernardino County Regional2008
Community Greenhouse Gas Inventories, as Appendix A to this document.
This Reduction Plan summarizes the actions that each city has selected in order to reduce GHG
emissions, state -mandated actions, GHG emissions avoided in 2020 associated with each local and
state action, and each city's predicted progress towards their selected GHG reduction goal. Chapter 4
of this report includes a detailed description of each GHG reduction strategy (or action) organized as
follows.
• Measure description
• Entity responsible for implementing the action
• Measure implementation details
• Level of commitment
• Range of GHG reductions
• Other co -benefits
This Reduction Plan is intended to be used as a reference document and is not intended to be read
continuously from beginning to end. Each city has its own section which details the city's 2008 GHG
emissions inventory, 2020 GHG emissions forecast, reduction goal and city -selected GHG reduction
strategies, and related General Plan policies or other ongoing programs in the city. The city sections
are largely graphical and the reader is encouraged to utilize the reduction measure descriptions in
Chapter 4, the implementation guidelines in Chapter 5, and the Appendices together with each city
section. The city reduction plans developed as part of this document are intended to serve as a
foundation upon which each individual jurisdiction may decide to develop its own customized and
comprehensive CAP This effort leveraged work efforts that would be common to all jurisdictions
and allowed each city to select its own individual programs and policies, which differ from city to
city. SANBAG anticipates that individual cities may choose to utilize the information in this
document to complete and adopt their own CAPS.
Why Prepare a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan?
There are a number of benefits of preparing a local greenhouse gas reduction plan including the
following:
• Assessment of all GHG emission sources comprehensively and consistently instead of
individually for different projects.
• Streamlining of project approvals and CEQA by providing tiering from a local reduction plan and
its associated CEQA document.
• Strategic evaluation of overall GHG emissions reductions measures, including reduction
effectiveness, costs and savings, and other community co -benefits, such as improved air quality.
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• Selection of feasible and cost-effective means to reduce GHG emissions including many that can
save money for municipal governments, businesses, individuals, and the community as a whole.
• Identification of the local role in reducing GHG emissions in light of larger state efforts.
• Identification of credit for prior and ongoing city actions.
Preparation of a regional reduction plan as the predecessor to a local CAP offers the following
benefits.
• Consistency:' Use of consistent methodologies in preparing GHG inventories and in calculating GHG
reductions avoids inconsistencies between neighboring cities in how they account for emissions
and reductions and promotes fair comparisons across cities in the region.
• Economies of Scale for Plan Preparation: The cost of preparing inventories, developing reduction
strategies, calculation reductions, evaluating costs and benefits and supporting technical detail can
be substantially reduced by doing them together instead of on a one by one basis.
• Opportunities for Collaboration in Implementation: By working together on the regional reduction
plan, cities can identify areas of common action where working together can result in cost savings
in implementation. For example, SANBAG is working with Partnership cities on a regional
approach to financing for energy -efficiency retrofits and renewable energy. In the future, the
Partnership cities can also seek external grant funding and other opportunities together, which
can reduce implementing cost by leveraging economies of scale.
• Unified Approach to CEQA: By preparing a single EIR covering a wide range of potential city
reduction measures, individual cities can avoid the cost of preparing separate CEQA documents for
their own local CAPS or can minimize their need to prepare CEQA documentation from scratch.
Regional Summary —Growth, Emissions, and Reductions
Challenges —How the Region Will Grow
Current and projected GHG emissions are directly correlated with activity within the jurisdictional
boundary. As such, emissions reflect the unique geography, climate, demographics, economy and
character of a community. Further, future projections of GHG emissions reflect how a community
plans to grow with respect to housing, jobs and infrastructure. On July 1, 2008 (the baseline year for
the inventories), the county's total population was 2,015,862 (Southern California Association of
Governments 2012). The population of only the 21 Partnership cities on July 1, 2008 was 1,562,363.
The county also hosts nearly 700,000 jobs, 600,000 in Partnership cities (Southern California
Association of Governments 2012).
Figure ES-1A shows a map of the county and areas of highest projected increase in population;
Figure ES-1B shows a map of the county and areas of highest projected increase in employment.
Table ES-1 shows current and projected population, households and jobs for each of the cities in the
Partnership. Partnership cities expected to experience the largest increase in population from 2008
to 2020 are Adelanto (48%), Ontario (32%) and Victorville (30%). Partnership cities expected to
experience the largest growth in jobs from 2008 to 2020 are Victorville (36%), Adelanto (35%) and
Ontario (32%). Overall the region will add approximately 265,000 residents and 120,000 jobs
before 2020.
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Partnership cities face a difficult challenge to reduce GHG emissions while population and economic
activity continue to grow in the region at a rate higher than many other areas of California. Research
conducted by the California Department of Finance shows that San Bernardino County ranked 17 of
58 California counties for expected growth between 2010 and 2020 (California Department of
Finance 2012). Neighboring counties of Kern and Riverside ranked first and fourth, respectively.
Partnership cities, and the state as a whole, will need to pursue comprehensive approaches to
improve the efficiency of and reduce the energy associated with the day to day activities of workers
and residents in the region.
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Table ES-1. Socioeconomic Data for Partnership Cities 2008 and 2020
Year 2008 1 Year 2020
Adelanto
31,200
5,432
7,670
1 46,084
7,313
11,900
Big Bear Lake
5,019
6,212
2,196
5,619
6,423
2,400
Chino
75,596
48,495
20,135
88,772
53,470
24,569
Chino Hills
74,571
9,302
22,870
76,558
10,452
23,999
Colton
52,103
24,023
14,955
60,652
25,529
17,842
Fontana
193,913
47,622
48,573
1,22,717
13,612
17,4112
Grand Terrace
11,768
3,019
4,303
11,644
3,160
4,554
Hesperia
89,617
15,537
26,266
9B,163
20,438
28,892
Highland
52,986
6,037
15,436
58,646
7,757
17,713
Loma Linda
23,027
17,597
8,675
26.746
23,281
10,459
Montclair
35,987
16,527
9,346
39,667
17,049
10,446
Needles
4,844
3,323
1,918
5,954
3,752
2,351
Ontario
162,871
114,339
44,639
215,765
151,279
61,128
Rancho Cucamonga
' 162,792
62,462
53,564
167,113
63,869
56,303
Redlands
68,576
41,435
24,701
75,494
46,682
28,262
Rialto
98,923
22,877
25,137
109,970
26,425
29,396
San Bernardino
I 209,924
101,253
59,310
231,151
113,357
66,924
Twentynine Palms
24,905
3,211
8,04E
29,538
3,625
9;623
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111,872
33,705
31,423
1� 145,345
45,930
43,687
Yucaipa
51,217
9,761
18,176
1 55,821
10,923
20,692
Yucca Valley
20,652
4,575
8,254
22,953
5,071
9,856
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1,562,363
596,744
455,595
1,794,377
699,437
538,478
Source: Southern California Association of Governments 2012
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GHG Emissions for the Partnership Cities
Total GHG emissions', excluding stationary sources2, for the combination of all Partnership cities in
2008 were 13,543,455 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e). Projected Business as
Usual (BAU) GHG emissions for the combination of all Partnership cities in 2020 would be
15,491,136 MTCOze. The contribution of activity within various sectors to the total GHG emissions
in the region is shown in Figure ES-2.
In 2008 and in 2020, the largest sources of GHG emissions in the region are combustion of
transportation fuels and the use of electricity and natural gas by residential and commercial
buildings. Consequently, the on -road transportation and building energy sectors will figure
prominently in city GHG reduction plans.
Total GHG emissions in 2008 and projected GHG emissions in 2020 are shown for each of the
Partnership cities in Figure ES-3.
Partnership cities were given the option of using either the 2008 baseline or the 2020 projection
when setting a GHG emissions reduction target for 2020. Both are considered acceptable methods in
order to evaluate consistency with AB 32 reduction targets for the state. Reduction targets are
discussed in more detail in Chapter 2.
Including stationary sources, the emissions in 2008 would be 17,487,636 MTCOze and 2020 BAU
emissions are estimated as 19,988,054 MTCOze. Stationary sources would be the third largest
source of emissions if you included it in regional totals. The stationary sources sector is not shown
in figure ES-2 or ES-3, although these sources are discussed in each city's summary in Chapter 3.
A detailed description of each city's GHG inventory is provided in Appendix A, San Bernardino
County Regiona12008 Community Greenhouse Gas Inventories.
1 Total GHG emissions as reported above for the region, and unless otherwise stated in this document are the sum
of Direct and Indirect emissions. Excluded emissions sources are not included in the regional or city totals but have
been calculated and reported for the region and for each jurisdiction. Please see the complete GHG Inventory
Report for details (Appendix A)
2 Stationary sources are disclosed in the inventories, but are not included in the totals for local reduction planning
as local municipalities have limited authority over large stationary sources, which are being regulated for GHG
emissions by both the state (CARB) and by the federal government (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency).
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Figure ES-2. 2008 Baseline GHG Emissions and 2020 Business as Usual (BAU)' GHG Emissions Forecast for the 21 Partnership Cities
a Business as Usual (abbreviated as BAU) reflects conditions that would exist in the future without any local or state action to reduce GHG actions. The 2D20
BAU conditions area raw projections of emissions using the 2008 emissions as abase and then Inflating the emissions for 2020 based on the Increases in
population, housing and employment Methods used to develop the 2020 BAU forecast are described in Appendix A.
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Regional GHG Reductions —Sector View
Through this project, Partnership cities identified actions that could become the basis of each city's
individual CAP, if it chooses to move forward with development and adoption of a local CAP. These
actions include those mandated by the state such as the Pavley fuel economy standards (AB 1493),
those enacted at the regional level such as the programs and policies in the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) 2012 Regional Transportation Plan, and those implemented
individually by each Partnership city such as a green building code, local energy efficiency retrofits,
or waste diversion requirements. Through the combination of these actions, each Partnership city
and the region as a whole would be able to reduce GHG emissions. Reduction targets are only
identified on a per city basis; however based on the identified reduction measures selected by the
Partnership cities, the collective local and state actions would result in a reduction of emission for
the region as a whole by 18% compared to 2008 baseline levels and 28% compared to 2020
business -as -usual (BAU) levels. These levels match and exceed the state's goals for reductions to
meet AB 324.
Additionally, some GHG reduction actions are best suited to regional planning and cooperation and
the benefits are best monitored at the regional as opposed to the city level. The results presented in
this document can be used to support both city -level and regional -level planning.
Figure ES-4 shows the amount of GHG reductions achieved in the region within each GHG emission
sector (i.e., the sum of all actions taken by all cities within that sector, including state level
programs). Figure ES-4 shows that there is a potential for approximately 4.3 million MTCO2e in GHG
reductions due to the combined effect of state, regional and local actions detailed in this report.
Figure ES-4 shows that 80% of the region's reductions will come from state level programs, an
additional 11% from measures implemented at the local level in the building energy sector, and
additional 9% from other local programs.
Regional GHG Reductions —City View
Figure ES-5 shows the amount of GHG reductions that have been identified by each of the
Partnership cities relative to their 2020 BAU projection and their identified target. Figure ES-5
shows that all cities will meet their specified reduction target with the actions identified in this
report, including state mandates, regional measures, and local actions. Selected reduction targets for
Partnership cities are either 15% below 2008 GHG emissions levels or a range of levels between and
20% and 30% below 2020 BAU GHG emissions levels. Figure ES-6 shows a comparison of emissions
by sector in 2020 and reductions by sector in 2020. The pie charts show a similar distribution across
sectors, indicating that emissions are projected to be reduced proportionally in the sectors where
projected 2020 emissions are the highest, such as building energy and on -road transportation.
Figure ES-7a shows projected 2020 emissions for each city, excluding stationary source emissions,
and figures ES-7b shows the contribution of each city to the overall GHG reductions in the region.
These contributions generally parallel the distribution of population and employment in the region.
4 Using CARB's latest inventory data for greenhouse gas emissions for 2008, in order to reach 1990 emission levels
(as required by AB 32), state emissions in 2020 need to be approximately 10% below 2008 levels and 20% below
2020 levels, excluding carbon sinks. The 2008 AB 32 Scoping Plan recommends local municipalities reduce their
emissions by 15% relative to "current" emissions, which at the time of the Scoping Plan was understood to be
roughly 2005 - 2008 emission levels. Collectively, this regional plan would exceed that recommendation
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Figure ES-4. Total Identified GHG Reductions in 2020 for the 21-Partnership Cities (MTCO2e)
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Figure ES-5. 2020 SAU GHG Emissions Forecast and Identified GHG Reductions in 2020 for All Partnership Cities (MTCO,e)
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Figure ES-6. Distribution of Regional BAU Emissions in 2020 by Sector (MTCO2e)
Emissions by Sector for 2020
Reductions by Sector for 2020
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Figure ES-7a. Distribution of Projected Emissions in 2020 for all Partnership Cities (MTCOze)
San eemardino Regional GHG Emissions by City for 2020
Figure ES-7b. Distribution of Identified Emissions Reductions in 2020 for all Partnership Cities
(MTCO2e)
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Executive Summary
This Reduction Plan identifies state measures applicable to every Partnership city and local
measures selected by each local city that could reduce future GHG emissions within the
jurisdictional boundary of the city. Through the development of this Reduction Plan, each
Partnership city has individually selected GHG reduction strategies, tailored the level of
commitment for reduction strategies and set unique GHG reduction goals for the year 2020. Neither
SANBAG nor the region, as a whole, has set a regional GHG reduction goal and this Reduction Plan is
not a mandate from SANBAG. Instead it represents the collective effect of the individual cities
actions. This document describes the projected GHG reductions that can be achieved for the region
through the combined efforts of all Partnership cities, if they were to fully implement the reduction
strategies identified in this Reduction Plan.
This Reduction Plan is intended as a foundation on which the Partnership cities can develop
individual city -specific CAPS to be adopted and enacted according to their own internal procedures.
Next steps for Partnership cities that choose to move forward with this process and ultimately
develop their own local climate action planning are listed below.
1. Plan Adoption —Partnership cities may adopt (but are not required to do so) CAPS based upon
this Reduction Plan or their respective portions of the regional reduction plan presented here.
This would occur after SANBAG approves this Reduction Plan and certifies the EIR (see step #2
below). Development of a CAP may require the development of a city -specific implementation
plan identifying responsible parties, funding and tracking protocols, and the scheduling of
actions. Each Partnership city would undertake steps needed to formally adopt the CAP in their
city such as gathering input from stakeholders, conducting public meetings, review by city
council, planning commission or board of supervisors, California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) analysis as needed, and/or vote by a governing body.
2. Environmental Impact Report (EIR) on the Regional Reduction Plan —To fulfill the
requirements of CEQA, an EIR will be completed to assess the potential environmental impacts
associated with implementation of the this Reduction Plan. The EIR will rely on the assumption
that all cities will implement the measures selected in this Reduction Plan prior to 2020 but
does not require that all Partnership cities formally adopt this Reduction Plan. Additional CEQA
analyses will only be required at the city level if Partnership cities choose to change their GHG
reduction measures from those identified in this Reduction Plan and those measures have
potentially significant secondary impacts on the environment.
3. Implementation and Tracking of the Reduction Plan(s)—Crucial to the success of
implementing the Reduction Plan and to adaptive management of GHG reductions strategies
going forward is tracking the progress of the Reduction Plan, monitoring the real benefits, and
reporting these results. Each Partnership city is expected to monitor the progress of actions
identified as well as monitor metrics reflecting the gains of the program such as energy
consumption, water consumption or waste diversion. SANBAG can take a lead role in
communicating with each Partnership city, tracking regional progress and regularly updating
and communicating with issues relevant to the whole Partnership, including future updates to
the Reduction Plan if desired by the Partnership cities. This is discussed further in Chapter S.
4. Tiering of CEQA Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions —Those Partnership cities choosing
to complete and,adopt local CAPS that are consistent with this GHG Reduction Plan and with the
Regional Plan Program EIR prepared by SANBAG will be able to tier their future project -level
CEQA analyses of GHG emissions off of the Regional Plan Program EIR. This can help to
streamline project -level CEQA review, as a benefit of local climate action planning.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 What Is This Document?
This document presents greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, identifies the effectiveness of California
initiatives to reduce GHG emissions, and identifies local measures that were selected by each of 21
Partnership cities to reduce GHG emissions under their jurisdiction. This San Bernardino County
Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (Reduction Plan) presents the collective results of all local
efforts to reduce GHG emissions consistent with statewide GHG targets expressed in Assembly Bill
(AB) 32, the "Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006" and Senate Bill (SB) 375. Partnership cities will
use this document in a variety of ways, depending on their needs.
This Reduction Plan is not mandatory for the Partnership cities. Instead, it provides information that
can be used by Partnership cities, if they choose so, to develop individual climate action plans
(CAPS). Each city will need to decide whether or not to finalize and adopt a local CAP, including
measures in this Reduction Plan (or other measures), as part of a separate process. This Reduction
Plan describes the reductions that are possible, if SANBAG and every Partnership city; were to adopt
reduction measures as described in this document.
1.2 Benefits of a Regional GHG Reduction Plan
Partnership cities have chosen to prepare GHG inventories and evaluate local GHG reduction
measures in concert. San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) and the Partnership cities
see several advantages to this approach.
Economies of Scale: Although many aspects of GHG planning and policy making are unique to each
city, certain steps are standard and would be conducted in exactly the same way by all cities. These
steps include: GHG inventory data collection; GHG inventory calculations; 2020 GHG forecast; review
of standard GHG reduction measures; quantification of the benefit of state level GHG reduction
measures; and preparation of basic regulatory language and text common to GHG reduction plan
documents in California. Completing these standard steps together saves both money and time for
all Partnership cities.
Assurance of Standard Methods, Data, and Baseline Year: Even though GHG inventory protocols
are standard and communities generally follow the recommended protocols, some subtle
differences exist that can limit comparability between cities. Of particular importance to a
comparison are the selection of baseline year, the type of data that was collected, methodologies,
and boundaries. With a regional inventory and reduction plan, Partnership cities can be assured of
an "apples to apples" comparison across all sectors for city -to -city comparisons as well as city -to -
region comparisons.
Regional Communication and Education: Similar to most communities in California and across
the U.S., San Bernardino cities are undertaking a GHG inventory and reduction plan for the first time.
As citystaff, stakeholders, and residents go through this process, each learns lessons that can be
shared with other communities. The ability to share information benefits all Partnership cities.
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Regional View: Certain sectors of GHG emissions are the result of activity that occurs only within
the boundary of a city, for example residential natural gas use. Other emissions, such as on -road
transportation, are the result of activity that occurs across jurisdictional boundaries and both
jurisdictions are responsible for the emission. For certain sectors, looking only at the GHG emissions
of a single city is of limited utility and GHG reduction planning cannot be undertaken alone. This
Reduction Plan supports both city -specific and regional planning.
Program EIR to Streamline CEQA Compliance: The State California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines require lead agencies to describe, calculate, or estimate the amount of GHG
emissions that would result from a project. CEQA Guidelines (Section 15183.5) also allow individual
projects to tier off of a larger (and certified) GHG reduction plan. Thus, individual projects do not
need to each conduct a GHG analysis as part of CEQA if they can demonstrate consistency with the
larger plan. By completing a common basic plan and a subsequent program EIR, all projects in the
region can tier off the EIR and be considered less than significant under CEQA if they show
consistency with the regional reduction plan.
1.3 SANBAG's Role
The San Bernardino County Regional Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan has been sponsored and
facilitated by SANBAG, the regional transportation planning agency in San Bernardino County.
SANBAG is leveraging its role as a transportation planning agency and the regional scope of its
authority to reduce GHG emissions in several emissions sectors in the region. As a regional agency,
SANBAG is in a unique position to support coordinated city efforts and facilitate regional dialogue
and cooperation on GHG issues. As the transportation agency, SANBAG also has a critical role in
reducing the region's GHG emissions. On -road transportation contributes 35% of the region's GHG
emissions. SANBAG worked closely with Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) in
the development and adoption of SCAG's 2012-2035 Regional Transportation Strategy and
Sustainable Communities Strategy, the benefits of which are captured for the region in this analysis.
SANBAG is also spearheading efforts to bring Metrolink to Redlands and is leading other regional
efforts related to energy efficiency and renewable energy. SANBAG is planning to implement a
regional energy efficiency and water conservation improvement loan program (AB 181 and AB 474 -
PACE) for retrofits to existing buildings and is participating in a regional joint solar power purchase
agreement.
1.4 How Do I Use This Document?
This document is organized so that it does not need to be read through sequentially. Rather, it can be
used as a reference document. The document map (Table 1-1) will help you find specific types of
information.
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Introduction
For a complete list and description of GHG policy and
.4 Go to Chapter 2.1
legislation (both federal and state)
For a description of the underlying chemistry and
Go to Chapter 2.3.3
physics of global warming
For a list of on -going efforts related to GHG emissions
Go to Chapter 2.2'
reductions in the region ("What are we doing already?")
For the definitions of basic terms and concepts related
-4 Go to Chapter 2.3
to GHG inventories and reduction planning
For a look at GHG emissions for the region as a whole
Go to the Executive Summary
and how the combined efforts of the state, SANBAG,
other regional agencies and individual cities can result
in reduced GHG emissions for the region
For descriptions of all the GHG measures considered by
,4 Go to Chapter 4
the cities
For a glossary of individual GHG reduction measures,
Go to Appendix B
their full descriptions, their methods of calculation,
including key assumptions and likely means of
implementation
For each city's individual GHG inventory and reduction
Go to Chapter 3
plan, including charts, tables, and related general plan
policies
For an overview of how the Reduction Plan and each
-4 Go to Chapter 5
individual plan can be implemented, including
suggestions for scheduling, funding mechanisms,
outreach, a timeframe for future plan updates,
recommendations for data collection and record
keeping, and recommendations for long-term
management
For a discussion of the relationship of this Reduction
.4 Go to Chapter 5
Plan to CEQA
For references cited in this document
Go to Chapter 6
For detailed descriptions of each citys GHG inventory
Go to Appendix A
For a detailed description of the methods used to
-4 Go to Appendix B
calculate GHG emissions and GHG reductions
This Reduction Plan is intended to serve several purposes for the Partnership cities.
Reference Document: This Reduction Plan establishes a baseline GHG inventory for all cities and
the region as a whole. This baseline can be referenced for all future GHG analyses and planning. This
document contains basic terms and concepts and regulatory information that may be useful for
future planning (city -specific or regional) or in communicating to a larger audience.
Climate Action Plan Template: The Reduction Plan provides the technical information to support a
city's selection of appropriate targets and GHG emissions reduction measures that could be included
in a local CAP. The information in this document will help cities understand their GHG emissions and
their options for local reductions. This Reduction Plan is provided in an electronic format that will
allow cities to utilize relevant portions in developing their own local CAPS. At a minimum, it is
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expected that cities will develop their own schedule, funding, and implementation plans in harmony
with their existing infrastructure and procedures and in tune with each city's unique priorities and
needs. Beyond that, it is expected that many cities will use the Reduction Plan to develop a local CAP.
Outline for a Local Climate Action Plan: The CEQA guidelines adopted pursuant to SB 97 specify
that a GHG reduction plan must include the following elements in order to allow for tiering under
CEQA. Elements that have already been developed as part of this Reduction Plan are identified and
areas where local refinement is needed are also noted.
• An inventory of GHG emissions (included in this Reduction Plan).
• A forecast of future GHG emissions (included in this Reduction Plan).
• An identified GHG reduction goal (included in this Reduction Plan).
• Measures to reduce GHG emissions under the control of the jurisdiction (included in this
Reduction Plan).
• Implementation actions to ensure that the measures result in actual reductions (included in this
Reduction Plan, requires local refinement).
• Monitoring of the Reduction Plan's success over time (included in this Reduction Plan, requires
local refinement).
• Adaptation and revision of the Reduction Plan over time as needed to meet the adopted goal
(included in this Reduction Plan, requires local refinement).
This study provides most of the required components of a GHG reduction plan, as listed above. Thus,
a city could adopt the Reduction Plan as its local CAP with limited refinement. However, as the
Reduction Plan contains only basic implementation steps that would apply to all cities, cities will
need to identify a specific schedule, funding, and implementation actions. Similar refinement would
be needed for the monitoring and adaptation components of the Reduction Plan.
1.5 Next Steps
Following completion of the Program EIR in spring of 2013 and SANBAG's approval of this
Reduction Plan, Partnership cities anticipate developing their own CAPS or adopting the regional
CAP as their local CAP. Next, Partnership cities may begin working together and with stakeholders,
residents, and businesses within their respective communities to implement GHG reduction
measures and systems to track their success. Partnership cities will continue to communicate with
each other on progress through the auspices of SANBAG.
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Chapter 2
Background .Information
2.1 Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Climate Action
Planning In California
This section describes important laws, policies and documents related to GHG emissions, including
AB 32, SB 375, the Renewable Portfolio Standard, Pavley fuel economy standards (AB 1493), and the
Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). This section also briefly discusses pending national legislation
and the challenges associated with GHG reduction and climate action planning at the state level.
Figure 2-1 displays a timeline of key state and federal regulatory activity.
2.1.1 Federal Regulation
Although there is currently no comprehensive federal law specifically related to climate change or
the reduction of GHGs, regulation under the federal Clean Air Act is being implemented with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a lead role. The following federal regulations are related
to climate change and GHG emissions.
2.1.1.1 Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (2009)
On September 22, 2009, EPA released its final Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule (Reporting Rule). The
Reporting Rule is a response to the fiscal year (FY) 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764;
Public Law 110-161), which required EPA to develop "mandatory reporting of greenhouse gasses
above appropriate thresholds in all sectors of the economy..." The Reporting Rule would apply to most
entities that emit 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e) or more per year. Starting
in 2010, facility owners were required to submit an annual GHG emissions report with detailed
calculations of facility GHG emissions. The Reporting Rule also mandates recordkeeping and
administrative requirements in order for EPA to verify annual GHG emissions reports.
2.1.1.2 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Endangerment and
Cause and Contribute Findings (2009)
On December 7, 2009, EPA signed the Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for
Greenhouse Gases under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Under the Endangerment
Finding, EPA finds that the current and projected concentrations of the six key well -mixed GHGs—
carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N20), perfluorinated carbons (PFCs), sulfur
hexafluoride (SFe), and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)—in the atmosphere threaten the public health
and welfare of current and future generations. Under the Cause or Contribute Finding, EPA found
that the combined emissions of these well -mixed GHGs from new motor vehicle engines contribute
to the GHG pollution that threatens public health and welfare.
These findings did not by themselves impose any requirements on specific industries or other
entities. However, this action was a prerequisite to finalizing EPA's corporate average fuel economy
(CAFE) standards for light -duty vehicles for future years.
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Milestones in Federal and State Legislation
California to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 Levels
CalGreen Effective (Title 24)
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from refineries and power plants
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2.1.1.3 Updates to Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards
(2010/2012)
The current CAFE standards (for model years 2011 to 2016) incorporate stricter fuel economy
requirements promulgated by the federal government and the state of California into one uniform
standard. Additionally, automakers are required to cut GHG emissions in new vehicles by roughly
25% by 2016 (resulting in fleet average of 35.5 miles per gallon or mpg by 2016). Rulemaking to
adopt these new standards was completed in 2010. California agreed to allow automakers who
show compliance with the national program to also be deemed in compliance with state
requirements. The federal government issued new standards in summer 2012 for model years
2017-2025, which will require a fleet average in 2025 of 54.5 mpg.
2.1.1.4 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regulation of
Stationary Sources under Clean Air Act Authority (ongoing)
The EPA is currently considering regulations to require GHG reductions from large stationary
sources such as power plants. In 2010, EPA get GHG emissions thresholds to define when permits
under the New Source Review Prevention of Significant Deterioration(PSD a) and Title V Operating
Permit programs are required for new and existing facilities and the final rule limited coverage to
power plants, refineries and cement production facilities. In 2012, EPA proposed a carbon pollution
standard for new power plants. EPA is also working on GHG standards for other sources.
2.1.2 State Regulation
California has adopted statewide legislation addressing various aspects of climate change and GHG
emissions mitigation. Much of this legislation is not directed at citizens orjurisdictions specifically,
but rather establishes a broad framework for the state's long-term GHG reduction and climate
change adaptation program. Several executive orders related to the state's evolving climate change
policy have also been adopted. The following state regulations related to climate change and GHGs
may apply to implementation of the climate change element.
2.1.2.1 Executive Order S-03-05 (2005)
Signed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on June 1, 2005, Executive Order S-3-05 asserts that
California is vulnerable to the effects of climate change. To combat this concern, Executive Order S-
3-05 established the following GHG emissions reduction targets for state agencies.
• By 2010, reduce GHG emissions to 2000 levels.
• By 2020, reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels.
• By 2050, reduce GHG emissions to 80% below 1990 levels.
Executive orders are binding only on state agencies. Accordingly, EO S-03-05 will guide state
agencies' efforts to control and regulate GHG emissions but will have no direct binding effect on local
government or private actions. The secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency
(Cal -EPA) is required to report to the governor and state legislature biannually on the impacts of
global warming on California, mitigation and adaptation plans, and progress made toward reducing
GHG emissions to meet the targets established in this executive order.
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2.1.2.2 Assembly Bill 1493—Pavley Rules (2002, Amendments 2009)
Known as "Pavley I," AB 1493 standards were the nation's first GHG standards for automobiles.
AB 1493 requires the California Air Resources Board (CARS) to adopt vehicle standards that will
lower GHG emissions from new light -duty autos to the maximum extent feasible beginning in 2009.
Additional strengthening of the Pavley standards (referred to previously as "Pavley II", now referred
to as the "Advanced Clean Cars" measure) has been proposed for vehicle model years 2017-2025.
Together, the two standards are expected to increase average fuel economy to roughly 43 miles per
gallon by 2020 (and more for years beyond 2020) and reduce GHG emissions from the
transportation sector in California by approximately 14%. In June 2009, EPA granted California's
waiver request enabling the state to enforce its GHG emissions standards for new motor vehicles
beginning with the current model year.
EPA and CARB have worked together on ajoint rulemaking to establish GHG emissions standards for
model -year 2017-2025 passenger vehicles. As noted above, the federal government completed
rulemaking in summer 2012 resulting in adoption of new standards that would lead to fleet average
of 54.5 mpg in 2025.
2.1.2.3 Senate Bills 1078 (2002), Senate Bill 107 (2006) and
Senate Bill 2 (2011)—Renewable Portfolio Standard
SB 1078 and SB 107, California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), obligates investor -owned
utilities (IOUs), energy service providers (ESPs), and Community Choice Aggregations (CCAs) to
procure an additional 1% of retail sales per year from eligible renewable sources until 20% is
reached, no later than 2010. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and California
Energy Commission (CEC) are jointly responsible for implementing the program. Senate Bill 2
(2011) set forth a longer -range target of procuring 33% of retail sales by 2020.
2.1.2.4 Assembly Bill 32—California Global Warming Solutions Act
(2006)
In September 2006, the California State Legislature adopted AB 32, the California Global Warming
Solutions Act of 2006. AB 32 establishes a cap on statewide GHG emissions and sets forth the
regulatory framework to achieve the corresponding reduction in statewide emission levels. Under
AB 32, CARB is required to take the following actions.
• Adopt early action measures to reduce GHGs.
• Establish a statewide GHG emissions cap for 2020 based on 1990 emissions.
• Adopt mandatory reporting rules for significant GHG sources.
• Adopt a scoping plan indicating how emission reductions would be achieved through
regulations, market mechanisms, and other actions.
Adopt regulations needed to achieve the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective
reductions in GHGs
2.1.2.5 Executive Order S-01-07—Low Carbon Fuel Standard (2007)
Executive Order S-01-07 mandates: (1) that a statewide goal be established to reduce the carbon
intensity of California's transportation fuels by at least 10% by 2020, and (2) that an LCFS for
transportation fuels be established in California. The executive order initiated a research and
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regulatory process at CARE. CARCARB approved the LCFS on April 23, 2009 and the regulation
became effective on January 12, 2010 (California Air Resources Board 2011). The U.S. District Court
for the Eastern District of California ruled in December 2011 that the LCFS violates the Commerce
Clause of the U.S. Constitution. CARB appealed this ruling in 2012 and on September 18, 2013, a 9th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel upheld the LCFS, ruling that the program does not violate the
Commerce Clause and remanded the case to the Eastern District
2.1.2.6 Senate Bill 375—Sustainable Communities Strategy (2008)
SB 375 provides for a new planning process that coordinates land use planning, regional
transportation plans, and funding priorities in order to help California meet the GHG reduction goals
established in AB 32. SB 375 requires regional transportation plans, developed by metropolitan
planning organizations (MPOs) to incorporate a sustainable communities strategy (SCS) in their
regional transportation plans (RTPs). The goal of the SCS is to reduce regional vehicle miles traveled
(VMT) through land use planning and consequent transportation patterns. SB 375 also includes
provisions for streamlined CEQA review for some infill projects such as transit -oriented development
SCAG is the MPO responsible for the southern California region that includes San Bernardino
County. SCAG adopted an RTP/SCS in April 2012 designed to reduce passenger and light -duty
vehicle per capita GHG emissions by 8% by 2020 and by 13% by 2035 compared to 2005 per capita
GHG emissions levels. The RTP/SCS includes a combination of land use and transportation strategies
to reduce VMT and associated GHG emissions. However, it should be noted the land use pattern in
the SCS is not mandatory as local land use agencies retain their jurisdiction and authority over land
use planning. The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) must be consistent with the SCS and
local cities must meet the RHNA for their city in their housing elements, but the RHNA does not
specify the location or design of new housing, which is a prerogative of local planning.
2.1.2.7 California Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and
Nonresidential Buildings —Title 24 (2008), Green Building Code
(2011), Title 24 Update (2014)
California has adopted aggressive energy efficiency standards for new buildings and has been
continually updating them for many years. The latest updated standards were adopted in 2008. Also,
in 2008, the California Building Standards Commission adopted the nation's first green building
standards, which include standards for many other built environment aspects apart from energy
efficiency. The California Green Building Standards Code (proposed Part 11, Title 24) was adopted
as part of the California Building Standards Code (24 California Code of Regulations [CCR]). Part 11
establishes voluntary standards that became mandatory in the 2010 edition of the code, including
planning and design for sustainable site development, energy efficiency (in excess of the California
Energy Code requirements), water conservation, material conservation, and internal air
contaminants. The voluntary standards took effect on January 1, 2011. The next update of the Title
24 energy efficiency standards was adopted in mid-2012 and took effect on January 1, 2014.
2.1.2.8 California Air Resources Board Greenhouse Gas Mandatory
Reporting Rule Title 17 (2009)
In December of 2007, CARB approved a rule requiring mandatory reporting of GHG emissions from
certain sources, pursuant to AB 32. Facilities subject to the mandatory reporting rule started to
report their emissions from the calendar year 2009 and had to have those emissions verified by a
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third party in 2010. In general the rule applies to facilities emitting more than 25,000 MTCO2e in any
given calendar year or electricity generating facilities with a nameplate generating capacity greater
than 1 megawatt (MW) and/or emitting more than 25,000 MTCO2e per year. Additional
requirements also apply to cement plants and entities that buy and sell electricity in the state.
2.1.2.9 State CEQA Guidelines (2010)
The State CEQA Guidelines require lead agencies to describe, calculate, or estimate the amount of
GHG emissions that would result from a project. Moreover, the State CEQA Guidelines emphasize the
necessity to determine potential climate change effects of the project and propose mitigation as
necessary. The State CEQA Guidelines confirm the discretion of lead agencies to determine
appropriate significance thresholds, but require the preparation of an environmental impact report
(EIR) if "there is substantial evidence that the possible effects of a particular project are still
cumulatively considerable notwithstanding compliance with adopted regulations or requirements"
(Section 15064.4).
The guidelines were updated in 2010 to address GHG emissions. State CEQA Guidelines section
15126.4 includes considerations for lead agencies related to feasible mitigation measures to reduce
GHG emissions, which may include, among others, measures in an existing plan or mitigation
program for the reduction of emissions that are required as part of the lead agency's decision;
implementation of project features, project design, or other measures which are incorporated into
the project to substantially reduce energy consumption or GHG emissions; offsite measures,
including offsets that are not otherwise required, to mitigate a project's emissions; and, measures
that sequester carbon or carbon -equivalent emissions.
2.1.2.10 Greenhouse Gas Cap -and -Trade Program (2011)
On October 20, 2011, CARB adopted the final cap -and -trade program for California. The California
cap -and -trade program will create a market -based system with an overall emissions limit for
affected sectors. The program is currently proposed to regulate more than 85% of California's
emissions and will stagger compliance requirements according to the following schedule: (1)
electricity generation and large industrial sources (2012); (2) fuel combustion and transportation
(2015). The first auction was in late 2012 with the first compliance year in 2013.
2.1.3 Local Governments
The AB 32 Scoping Plan lays out California's plan for achieving the GHG reductions required by
AB 32. Specifically the Scoping Plan describes a list of measures that the state will undertake, and
the expected GHG reductions associated with these measures before 2020. Because the state does
not have jurisdictional control over many of the activities that produce GHG emissions in California,
the AB 32 Scoping Plan articulates a unique role for local governments in achieving the state's GHG
reduction goals. The AB 32 Scoping Plan recommends local governments reduce GHG emissions
from both their municipal operations and the community at large to a level that is 15% below
current levels. The 15% recommendation was based on CARB's estimate of 2005-2008 emissions at
the time of the Scoping plan because at that time CARB had not yet completed actual inventories for
those years. In subsequent years, CARB completed the inventories for the 20OS-2008 years. In order
to meet the AB 32 target of 1990levels, the state would have to reduce its emissions by 9 to 11%
below 20OS-20081evels. CARB has not updated its recommendations to local governments since the
2008 adoption of the Scoping Plan.
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In response to the AB 32 and the AB 32 Scoping Plan, many jurisdictions across California have
completed a GHG inventory and reduction plan, commonly called a climate action plan or CAP. These
plans generally address two types of emissions:
• The "community inventory" —emissions that arise from the community at large (residents,
businesses, and their associated activities within the jurisdictional boundary).
• The "municipal inventory" —emissions that arise from the county/city's operations only
(county/city buildings, vehicle fleet, activities required to provide services to the jurisdiction).
More than 50 jurisdictions in southern California have completed a community or municipal CAP, or
both, including the City of Los Angeles, San Bernardino County, Anaheim, Beverly Hills, Pasadena,
Hesperia, Apple Valley, and many others.
2.2 What Are We Already Doing?
This section describes large scale GHG planning efforts in southern California, including regional
transportation planning; utility programs; SANBAG; and efforts in unincorporated San Bernardino
County and several cities in San Bernardino County.
2.2.1 Regional Transportation Planning
On April4, 2012, the Regional Council of SCAG adopted the 2012-2035 Regional Transportation
Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS): Towards a Sustainable Future. The RTP/SCS is
the culmination of a multi -year effort involving stakeholders from across the SCAG Region. SCAG has
prepared RTPs for the southern California region for over 30 years, with the primary goal of
increasing mobility for the region's residents and visitors.
The 2012-2035 RTP/SCS includes the following key points.
• A strong commitment to reduce emissions from transportation sources to comply with SB 375,
improve public health, and meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards as set forth by the
federal Clean Air Act As such, the 2012-2035 RTP/SCS contains a regional commitment for the
broad deployment of zero- and near -zero criteria pollutant emission transportation
technologies in the 2023-2035 time frame and clear steps to move toward this objective. This
strategy will have many co -benefits, including energy security, cost certainty, increased public
support for infrastructure, GHG reduction, and economic development
• A transportation infrastructure investment strategy that will benefit southern California, the
state, and the nation in terms of economic development, competitive advantage, and overall
competitiveness in the global economy in terms of attracting and retaining employers in the
southern California region.
• A blueprint for improving quality of life for southern California residents by providing more
choices for where they will live, work, and play, and how they will move around. It emphasizes
transit and active transportation to allow residents to lead healthier, more active lifestyles.
• It is important to note that the land use pattern adopted in the SCS is not a mandatory land use
pattern and no local government is obligated to amend their general plans to be consistent with
the assumed land use pattern in the SCS if there are differences between a city's general plan
and the land use pattern assumed in the SCS. SB 375 gave no authority to MPOs for local land
use planning which is reserved for the authority of local cities and counties.
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Background Information
Local and regional utility providers, including Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas
Company, Southwest Gas Corporation, and Bear Valley Electric Service, have a wide range of
incentive programs aimed at promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use. These are
summarized below.
2.2.2.1 Southern California Edison Programs
• Income Qualified Programs —Energy Management Assistance Program: This program helps
income -qualified households conserve energy and reduce their electricity costs. Southern
California Edison (SCE) pays all the costs of purchasing and installing energy -efficient
appliances and equipment, which are free to eligible customers.
• Mobile Energy Unit: The Mobile Energy Unit (MEU) promotes energy -efficiency solutions and
energy management for both residential and business customers.
• Energy Solutions: SCE provides their customers with a home energy survey, residential energy
guides, and energy saving tips.
• Energy Management Solutions: SCE provides its commercial customers with energy
management solutions by industry sector in order to cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Refrigerator & Freezer Recycling Program: SCE hauls away old refrigerators and freezers for
free and provides a $50 incentive to customers.
• Home Energy Efficiency Survey: SCE provides its residential customers a 15-minute survey
and helps them find tips to maximize savings, and useful information about rebates that they can
qualify for. The results are customized for each household.
• Incentives For Home Energy Upgrades: SCE provides home energy -efficiency product rebates
on products such as compact fluorescent (CFL) and energy efficiency lighting, Energy Stara
refrigerators, energy efficiency water heaters, Energy Star air conditioners, whole -house fans,
and energy -efficient evaporative cooling systems.
• Plug -In Electric Vehicle Survey & Checklist: SCE provides a survey and checklist to help
customers with electric vehicles set up their homes.
• Renewables Standard Contract Program: SCE provides a standardized procurement process
(for renewable power generation projects not to exceed 20MW) that leads to quicker execution
of the project, relative to other procurement processes.
• California Solar Initiative: CE provides financial incentives for installing eligible photovoltaic
systems.
• New Solar Homes Partnership: The New Solar Homes Partnership program, part of the
California Solar Initiative, provides financial incentives and other support for installing eligible
solar generating systems on new residential buildings —single family, income -eligible, and
multifamily housing.
• California Solar Initiative Thermal Program: SCE offers incentive rebates for electric -
displacing solar water heating systems in its service territory.
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• Multifamily Affordable Solar Housing: This program is part of the California Solar Initiative. It
offers incentives for installing eligible photovoltaic systems for qualifying multifamily affordable
housing. It is designed to subsidize photovoltaic systems in multifamily housing, which will
offset electricity loads and provide economic benefits for housing property owners and
managers as well as building tenants.
• Solar Training Classes: Through the California Solar Initiative, SCE provides multiple solar
training classes for homeowners, contractors, commercial entities, and thermal contractors.
• Solar Rooftop Program: SCE incurs photovoltaic installation costs and leases rooftop space
from building owners in this solar rooftop program.
• Self -Generation Incentive Program: SCE customers with a demand of 30 kilowatts (kW) or
more can receive a cash incentive from $0.60 to $4.50 per watt for installing qualifying
electricity generating equipment under SCE's Self Generation Incentive Program.
• Green Jobs Education Initiative: The Green jobs Education Initiative helps students pursue
education in green jobs fields. SCE's commitment of $1 million provides grants of $100,000 each
to ten California community colleges that offer green jobs training programs.
2.2.2.2 Southern California. Gas Company Programs
• Direct Assistance Program: Southern California Gas Corporation (SCGC) offers no -cost energy -
saving home improvements and furnace repair or replacement services for qualified limited -
income renters and homeowners.
• Conservation Tips: SCGC provides useful tips for residential customers to conservation energy.
• Instant Rebate Program: Customers may receive instant rebates for energy efficient products.
• Residential Rebates: SCGC offers money -saving rebates on qualifying energy -efficient
appliances or upgrades for residential customers. Qualified appliances include clothes washers,
dishwashers, low -flow showerheads, furnaces, insulation, natural gas storage water heaters, and
natural gas tankless water heaters.
• Rebates for Property Managers: The Multifamily Rebate Program offers rebates for the
installation of qualified energy -efficient products in apartment dwelling units and common
areas of apartments, condominium complexes, and mobile home parks.
Energy Efficiency Starter fUt: The kit includes three faucet aerators and a low -flow
showerhead to help save energy and water.
• Home Energy Efficiency Survey: Customers may save money and resources by taking a free
Home Energy Efficiency Survey. When customers take the survey, they get customized gas,
electricity, and water saving tips on the best ways to use appliances in their homes.
• Financing for Energy Efficiency Upgrades: Customers can qualify for $2,500 to $20,000 to
purchase and install energy -efficient upgrades with the Home Energy Upgrade Financing
program.
• Comprehensive Mobile Home Program: Qualifying mobile home customers are provided with
no -cost energy conservation evaluations, installations of low -flow showerheads and faucet
aerators, and gas energy -efficiency improvements, such as duct test and seal of heating/venting
and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
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• LivingWise® School Program: This program combines classroom learning and home
retrofit/audit projects completed by sixth grade students and their parents. It provides a
LivingWise® Activity Kit for each customer.
• Upstream High Efficiency Gas Water Heater Rebate Program: This program offers rebates to
distributors and wholesalers for high -efficiency gas water heaters to reduce or remove the price
differential between these appliances and standard gas water heaters.
• On -Demand Efficiency (Recirculation Loops for Central Domestic Hot Water Heaters): This
program installs on -demand intelligent pumps in central domestic hot water systems with
recirculation loops in multifamily buildings to help reduce unnecessary natural gas consumption.
• High Efficiency Hot Water Distribution Program (Solar): This program helps customers
install new solar pool heating systems to augment an existing gas pool heater. This program is
for qualified apartment complexes that heat swimming pools throughout the year.
• Multifamily Direct Installation Programs: Qualifying owners and managers of multifamily
buildings are provided with no -cost energy audits, products, and their installation. No -cost
products include super low -flow energy -efficient showerheads, kitchen aerators, bathroom
aerators, and pipe wrap for hot water distribution systems.
• CoolGas Replacement Program: This program provides incentives, based on calculated energy
savings, for the replacement of smaller (50 tons or less), older, inefficient natural gas air
conditioning systems with new energy -efficient units and quality installation procedures.
• Domestic Hot Water Controls Project: This program installs domestic hot water controller
technology on the hot water systems in hotels and motels to reduce natural gas consumption by
a minimum of 25 therms per hotel room, per year.
• Energy Challenger: This program offers business customers an interactive online assessment
to develop practical energy -efficiency recommendations.
• Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater Advanced Training Program: This program will
provide advanced training and education delivered both in the classroom and online. Training is
for currently certified HERS raters and energy analysts involved in new construction.
• Program for Resources Efficiency in Private Schools: This program is to help private grade
schools, colleges and universities, preschools, and trade and technical schools reduce energy use
and energy costs. Program activities and services will include customer screening,
comprehensive energy audit reports, rebates, bonuses, and installation support services.
• Small Industrial Facility Upgrades: The program is targeted at small industrial customers to
deliver natural gas savings. Program offerings include, but are not limited to, improvements for
heat recovery; process equipment replacement and equipment modernization; furnace and oven
improvements and excess air reduction; onsite audits to identify energy savings opportunities;
and design assistance to help customers understand the best ways to achieve energy savings.
• Steam Trap and Compressed Air Survey: This program will provide comprehensive
compressed air and steam surveys and evaluations to small through large industrial customers.
Survey activities carried out onsite will include a baseline of the customer's current energy
consumption; fleld analysis of energy -consuming equipment; application of best practices; use
of standard engineering protocols for design; identification of alternate methods of
accomplishing the same task with less energy input; and methods to maintain quality, reliability,
and safety of plant operations while achieving the energy -savings objectives.
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• Custom Language Efficiency Outreach (CLEO) Program: This program promotes SCGC
energy -efficiency programs and education/training to customers in SCGC's service territory who
speak Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Indian languages. The program will also address the
needs of the African American community. Offerings include interactive workshops, community
booths and energy surveys, and low-cost and no -cost recommendations.
• Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Energy Savings Project: This program promotes
energy -efficiency programs in the SCGC service area. The primary focus is ethnic minority
communities (Vietnamese, Indian, Chinese, Korean, and Hispanic) for customers with
historically low participation in SCGC energy -efficiency programs.
California Sustainability Alliance Program: This program includes public and private
organizations dedicated to increasing and accelerating adoption of sustainability best practices
in the planning, design, construction, and operations of new and existing facilities and
communities to increase efficient utilization of resources and develop self-sustaining
community initiatives and capabilities.
• Portfolio of the Future Program: This program is designed to identify the market
commercialization of emerging technologies that can improve energy efficiency and reduce
reliance on natural gas supplies in the southern California market at a quick pace.
• Vendor Participation Program: Suppliers and installers of insulation, steam traps, boilers and
other qualifying products can apply for rebates on behalf of their customers.
• Seminars & Training at the Energy Resource Center: SCGC teaches the latest in energy -
efficient equipment and technologies. SCGC also sponsors seminars about energy -efficient
equipment, kitchen ventilation, food safety, equipment maintenance, industry trends, and more.
• Zero Percent On -Bill Financing: Working in conjunction with rebate and incentive programs,
SCGC offers qualified customers purchasing qualified natural gas equipment 0%, unsecured
financing.
Energy Efficiency Benchmarking: SCGC benchmarking allows building owners and managers
to track and assess the energy performance of their buildings at no charge.
2.2.2.3 Southwest Gas Corporation Programs
• Commercial Service Planning Representatives: Southwest Gas Corporation's commercial
service planning representatives are trained in energy -related aspects of business, and can
perform a variety of equipment specific evaluations to optimize a company's energy decisions,
including providing energy savings option information.
California Low -Income Energy Efficiency Weatherization Program: In order to participate
in this program, a customer must meet the income qualifications set forth by CPUC.
• Winter Energy and Money Saving Ideas: Southwest Gas Corporation provides ideas for
customers to save energy and money.
2.2.2.4 Bear Valley Electric Service Programs
• Program for Income Qualified customers: Bear Valley Electric Service (BVES) offers a
program that provides free energy -saving home improvements and education to qualified
customers.
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Energy Star Rebate Program: BVES offers rebates for Energy Star qualified refrigerators and
room air conditioners. For customers that need to replace their electric water heater, BVES
offers rebates for high -efficiency replacements.
Lighting Exchange Events: Throughout the year, BVES holds a series of free Lighting Exchange
Events where customers can exchange up to four incandescent bulbs for up to four CFLs.
• Energy Conservation Booklet: BVES makes saving energy easy for customers with the Energy
Conservation Booklet This booklet includes helpful tips and information about ways to reduce
their electric bills.
Energy Saving Tips: BVES provides seasonal and year-round tips for how customers can save
energy.
Small/Medium Business Lighting Cash Rebates: BVES offers rebates for customers that make
lighting improvements. Eligible measures include T12 to T8 retrofits, light emitting diode (LED)
exit signs, occupancy sensors, and time clocks.
2.2.2.5 Inland Empire Utilities Agency
Residential Conservation Rebates: the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) offers rebates for
the purchase of residential water conservation appliances and equipment including: high efficiency
clothes washers, SmartTimer controllers for lawns, and high efficiency sprinkler nozzles. IEUA also
offers free landscape evaluations and a high efficiency toilet installation co -pay program.
Commercial Conservation Rebates: IEUA offers rebates for the purchase of commercial water
conservation appliances and equipment including: toilets and urinals, laminar Flow restrictors,
connectionless food steamers, cooling towers, dry vacuum pumps, air cooled ice machines, smart
controllers for irrigation, high efficiency sprinkler nozzles, large rotary nozzles for irrigation, and in -
stem flow regulators. IEUA also offers free landscape evaluations and a high efficiency toilet
installation co -pay program.
Water Calculator: Through IEUA's website, residents and businesses can calculate their annual
water usage using the H2O Conserve Water Calculator.
Landscaping: IEUA provides the following water conservation resource materials related to
landscaping: how to use irrigation controllers and leading manufacturers of controllers; a guide to
edible landscaping; a database of California friendly plants; cost comparison tools for sustainable
landscapes and traditional landscapes and advice from garden experts.
2.2.3 SANBAG's Long Range Transit Plan
SANBAG's Gong Range Transit Plan (LRTP) (San Bernardino Associated Governments 2009)
addresses San Bernardino County's current and future travel challenges, including addressing
growing travel demand. The goal of the LRTP is to provide transit facilities and services to support
this demand. The LRTP prioritizes goals and projects for transit growth and connects land use and
transportation strategies. The draft LRTP considers four major alternatives to transit mobility, one
of which will be designated the "final alternative." The LRTP identifies premium transit routes and
station locations that helped to develop the SCS for areas in the county.
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2.2.4 Unincorporated San Bernardino County
In September 2011, San Bernardino County adopted the County of San Bernardino Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Reduction Plan (Emissions Reduction Plan), which outlines a strategy to use energy more
efficiently, harness renewable energy to power buildings, enhance access to sustainable
transportation modes, and recycle waste. It has the following specific goals.
• Reduce emissions from activities over which the County has jurisdictional and operational
control to 15% below 2007 levels by 2020, consistent with the target reductions of the AB 32
Scoping Plan.
• Provide estimated GHG reductions associated with the County's existing sustainability efforts
and integrate the County's sustainability efforts into the discrete actions of the Emissions
Reduction Plan.
Provide a list of discrete actions that would reduce GHG emissions.
• Approve a GHG reduction plan that satisfies the requirements of Section 15183.5 of the CEQA
Guidelines, so that compliance with the GHG reduction plan can be used in appropriate
situations to determine the significance of a projects effects related to GHG emissions, thus
providing streamlined CEQA analysis of future projects that are consistent with the approved
GHG reduction plan.
2.2.5 Other Climate Action Planning Efforts in
San Bernardino County
There are a number of community CAPS that have been completed in San Bernardino County. These
are introduced and briefly described below.
2.2.5.1 Town of Apple Valley
On July 13, 2010, the Town of Apple Valley adopted the Town of Apple Valley Climate Action Plan.
The Apple Valley CAP identifies measures to reduce community -wide GHG emissions to a target of
15% below 2005 levels by 2020. The Apple Valley CAP also includes the same goal for municipal
GHG emissions. Major actions outlined in the Apple Valley CAP include land use -related measures
which reduce VMT by 20%, vehicle fuel efficiency measures which increase average fuel efficiency to
46 miles per gallon, residential retrofits of over 22,000 homes, and 29 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of
solar energy production.
2.2.5.2 City of Hesperia
On June 20, 2010, the City of Hesperia adopted the City of Hesperia Climate Action Plan. The Hesperia
CAP outlines a course of action for the City government and the community of Hesperia to reduce
per capita greenhouse gas emissions 29% below currently projected levels by 2020 and adapt to
effects of climate change. The Hesperia CAP includes actions such as reducing emissions from new
development through CEQA, increasing bicycle use through a safe and well-connected system of
bicycle paths and end of trip facilities, reducing energy use from the transport and treatment of
water, and improving the City's recycling and source reduction programs to make continued
progress in minimizing waste.
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2.3 Basic Terms and Concepts
This section defines terms and explains basic concepts inherent to understanding GHG inventories
and reductions, as well as the basics of climate change science. Important terms like community
inventory and business -as -usual are defined below, along with a description of global warming and
major greenhouse gases.
2.3.1 Basic Terms
Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32): The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, widely known as
AB 32, requires CARB to develop and enforce regulations for the reporting and verification of
statewide GHG emissions. The heart of the bill is the requirement that statewide GHG emissions
must be reduced to 1990 levels by the year 2020 of the AB 32 Scoping Plan.
AB 32 Scoping Plan: The Scoping Plan for AB 32 was developed by CARB and approved in
December 2008. The Scoping Plan has a range of GHG reduction actions, which include direct
regulations, compliance mechanisms, monetary and non -monetary incentives, voluntary actions,
and market -based mechanisms such as a cap -and -trade system. CARB has already adopted
numerous regulations and is currently conducting additional rulemaking for reducing GHG
emissions to achieve the emissions cap by 2020, In August 2011, the Scoping Plan was reapproved
by the Board, and includes the Final Supplement to the Scoping Plan Functional Equivalent
Document (FED).
Business -as -Usual (BAU): BAU represents a future scenario that does not consider the possible
reduction of GHG emissions that may result from any legislation or regulation that would go into
effect after the baseline year. The BAU projections are estimates of future emissions based on energy
and carbon intensity in the existing economy with the expected increases in population and
economic growth in the future.
Community Inventory: The community inventory includes GHG emissions occurring in association
with the land uses within the jurisdictional boundaries of the planning areas, and generally consists
of emissions sources that the community can influence or control. The inventory includes emissions
that occur both inside and outside the jurisdictional boundaries, but only to the extent that such
emissions are due to land uses and activities within the planning areas.
Emissions Type: GHG emissions can be defined as either direct (emissions that occur at the end use
location, such as natural gas combustion for building heating) or indirect (emissions that result from
consumption at the end use location but occur at another location, such as emissions that occur at
the power plant itself but result from residential electricity use of in -home appliances or other uses).
This report addresses both types of emissions. In this report, the term emission refers to GHG
emissions and not to emissions of air quality pollutants.
Unit of Measure: The unit of measure used throughout this GHG inventory is MTCO2e. Presenting
inventories in CO2 equivalence allows characterization of the complex mixture of GHG as a single
unit taking into account that each gas has a different global warming potential (GWP). A million
MTCO2e is abbreviated as MMTCO2e.
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2.3.2 Emissions Sectors Explained
GHG emissions and reductions presented in this document are done so in terms of "sectors." The
term sector refers to the type of emissions or the type of activity that produces the emission. For
example, the on -road transportation sector includes emissions from the cars and trucks driven on
the region's roads and freeways. A brief description of each sector considered in this document
follows in Table 2-1, with a list of the GHG reduction measures that work in that sector. Chapter 4
contains a glossary of all GHG reduction measures and Appendix B contains a detailed description of
the methods used to calculate the associated GHG reductions.
Table 2-1. Emissions Sectors and Reduction Measures
Sector How GHG emissions are avoided Associated Reduction Measures
Building Energy
Emissions result from the use of
electricity and natural gas by
residential and commercial
buildings.
On -road Transportation
Emissions result from the burning
of gasoline and diesel fuel by light,
medium and heavy duty vehicles
that travel on the region's roads
and freeways.
Off -Road Transportation
Emissions result from the burning
of gasoline and diesel fuel by off -
road equipment and vehicles.
Agriculture
Emissions result from the
application of fertilizer and the
management of manure.
Emissions also result from the
burning of gasoline and diesel fuel
by agricultural equipment, but
these emissions are captured in
the Off -Road equipment sector.
Solid Waste Management
Emissions result from the decay of
garbage under the anaerobic
conditions present in landfills.
This sector captures both the
waste that is generated by San
Bernardino County residents in
the inventory vear and the waste
New construction built to a high
energy -efficiency standard;
retrofits to existing buildings to
make them more energy efficient;
changes in behavior or building
management to be more efficient
and the increased use of renewable
energy to power buildings.
Increased fuel economy of all
vehicles; reduced carbon content
of the fuel; reduced vehicle miles
traveled (increased use of
alternative modes of
transportation, carpooling,
alternative work schedules and
smart growth).
Increased fuel economy of all
vehicles and equipment, reduced
carbon content of the fuel; idling
limitations, and increased use of
electric or alternatively fueled
vehicles and equipment.
Installation of methane -capture
technologies on manure ponds and
systems and the decreased use of
synthetic fertilizers.
Waste reduction and increased
methane capture at relevant
landfills.
State-1, State-2, State-3, State-4,
State-5;
Energy-1, Energy-2, Energy-3,
Energy-4, Energy-5, Energy-6,
Energy-7, Energy-8, Energy-9;
Land-Use-1,Land-Use-2;
PS-1.
State-6,State-7, State-8;
On-Road-1, On-Road-2;
PS-1.
State-7;
Off -Road Equipment-1, Off -Road
Equipment-2, Off -Road
Equipment-3.
Agriculture-1; Agriculture-2.
State-9;
County-1;
Waste-1, Waste-2;
PS-1.
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Sector How GHG emissions are avoided Associated Reduction Measures
that was historically generated by
any person or business that has
sent waste to a landfill located
within San Bernardino County.
Wastewater Treatment
Emissions result from the energy
used to power plants and pump
water and also from the chemical
and biological breakdown of the
waste.
Water Conveyance
Emissions result from the energy
used to bring water from outside
the jurisdiction to the border of a
jurisdiction, including deliveries
from the state water project or
Colorado River.
Increased energy efficiency at Wastewater-1, Wastewater-2,
wastewater treatment plants, Wastewater-3.
water conservation and
installation of biogas capture and
gas to energy technologies.
More efficient water pumping
Water-1, Water-2, Water-3,
equipment and both indoor and
Water-4;
outdoor water conservation.
PS-1.
2.3.3 Climate Change and Global Warming
Climate change is a term used to describe large-scale shifts in existing (i.e., historically observed)
patterns in earth's climate system. Although the climate has historically responded to natural
drivers, recent climate change has been unequivocally linked to increasing concentrations of GHGs
in earth's lower atmosphere and the rapid timescale on which these gases have accumulated
(Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2007a). The rapid loading of GHGs into the
atmosphere is primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels since the industrial revolution.
Higher concentrations of heat -trapping GHGs in the atmosphere result in increasing global surface
temperatures, a phenomenon commonly referred to as global warming. In absence of anthropogenic
(i.e., manmade) emissions, GHGs play a critical role in maintaining the earth's temperature for
successful habitation by humans and other forms of life.
Increases in fossil fuel combustion and deforestation have exponentially increased concentrations of
GHGs in the atmosphere since the industrial revolution. Rising atmospheric concentrations of GHGs
in excess of natural levels have increased global surface temperatures, which in turn result in
changes to the earth's climate system. Warming of the earth's lower atmosphere induces large-scale
changes in planetary systems, including ocean circulation patterns, precipitation patterns, global ice
cover, and biological distributions (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2007a, 2007b).
Some of those changes would result in specific impacts at the state and local level.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was established by the World
Meteorological Organization and United Nations Environment Programme to assess scientific,
technical, and socioeconomic information relevant to the understanding of climate change, its
potential impacts, and options for adaptation and mitigation. The IPCC identifies the following
compounds as key anthropogenic GHGs: CO2, CH4, NzO, PFCs, SFe, and HFCs (Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change 2007a). Each is discussed in detail below.
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To simplify reporting and analysis, methods have been established to describe emissions of GHGs in
terms of a single gas. The most commonly accepted method to compare GHG emissions is the GWP
methodology defined in IPCC reference documents (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
1996, 2001:241-280). IPCC defines the GWP of various GHG emissions on a normalized scale that
recasts all GHG emissions in terms of CO2e, which compares the gas in question to that of the same
mass of CO2 (CO2 has a GWP of 1 by definition).
Table 2-2 lists the global warming potential of CO2, CH4, N20, PFCs, SF6, and HFCs; their lifetimes;
and abundances in the atmosphere.
Table 2-2. Lifetimes and Global Warming Potentials of Several Greenhouse Gases
Global Warming Potential Lifetime
Greenhouse Gases (100 years) (years) 2005 Atmospheric Abundance
CO2(ppm)a 1 50-200 379
CH4 (ppb)
21
9-15
1,774
N20 (ppb)
310
120
319
CF4 (ppt) a
6,500
50,000
74
C2F6(ppt)a
9,200
10,000
2.9
S176 (ppt)
23,900
3,200
5.6
HFC-23 (ppt)
11,700
264
18
HFC-134a (ppt)
1,300
14.6
35
HFC-152a (ppt)
140
1.5
3.9
Sources: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 1996, 2001:388-390.
Notes: ppm = parts per million
ppb = partsperbillion
ppt = parts per trillion
a CF4 and C2176 are PFCs
2.3.4 Principal Greenhouse Gases
2.3.4.1 Carbon Dioxide
CO2 is the most important anthropogenic GHG and accounts for more than 75% of all GHG emissions
caused by humans. Its atmospheric lifetime of 50-200 years ensures that atmospheric
concentrations of CO2 will remain elevated for decades, even after mitigation efforts to reduce GHG
concentrations are promulgated (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2007a). The primary
sources of anthropogenic CO2 in the atmosphere include the burning of fossil fuels (including motor
vehicles), gas flaring, cement production, and land use changes (e.g., deforestation, oxidation of
elemental carbon). CO2 can be removed from the atmosphere by photosynthetic organisms (e.g.,
plants and certain bacteria).
Atmospheric CO2 has increased from a preindustrial concentration of 280 parts per billion (ppb) to
391 parts per million (ppm) in 2005 (Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center 2012).
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CH4, the main component of natural gas, is the second most abundant GHG and has a GWP of 21
(Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 1996). Sources of anthropogenic emissions of CH4
include growing rice, raising cattle, using natural gas, landfill outgassing, and mining coal (National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 2005). Certain land uses also function as a both a source
and sink for CH4. For example, the primary terrestrial source of CH4 are wetlands, whereas
undisturbed, aerobic soils act as a CH4 sink (i.e., they remove CH4 from the atmosphere).
Atmospheric CH4 has increased from a pre -industrial concentration of 715 ppb to 1,871 ppb in 2005
(Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center 2012).
2.3.4.3 Nitrous Oxide
N20 is a powerful GHG, with a GWP of 310 (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 1996).
Anthropogenic sources of N20 include agricultural processes (e.g., fertilizer application), nylon
production, combustion of fossil fuel by power plants, nitric acid production, and vehicle emissions.
N20 also is used in rocket engines, racecars, and as an aerosol spray propellant. Natural processes,
such as nitrification and denitrification, can also produce N20, which can be released to the
atmosphere by diffusion. In the United States more than 70% of N20 emissions are related to
agricultural soil management practices, particularly fertilizer application.
N20 concentrations in the atmosphere have increased 19%, to 319 ppb in 2008 from pre -industrial
levels of 270ppb to 322 ppb (World Meteorological Association, 2008).
2.3.4.4 Perfluorinated Carbons
The most abundant PFCs are CF4 (PFC-14) and C2176 (PFC-116). These human -made chemicals are
emitted largely from aluminum production and semiconductor manufacturing processes. PFCs are
extremely stable compounds that are destroyed only by very high-energy ultraviolet rays, which
results in very long lifetimes. They have high GWPs ranging from 6,500 for C174 to 9,200 for C2176
(Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 1996)
2.3.4.5 Sulfur Hexafluoride
SF6 is a human -made chemical used as an electrical insulating fluid for power distribution
equipment, in the magnesium industry, semiconductor manufacturing, and also as a tracer chemical
for the study of oceanic and atmospheric processes (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2006). In
2005, atmospheric concentrations of SF6 were 7.4 parts per trillion (ppt) and steadily increasing
(Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center 2012). S176 is the most powerful of all GHGs listed in
IPCC studies, with a GWP of 23,900 (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 1996).
2.3.4.6 Hydrofluorocarbons
HFCs are human -made chemicals used in commercial, industrial, and consumer products and have
high GWPs ranging from 140 to 11,700 (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2006). HFCs are
generally used as substitutes for ozone -depleting substances (ODS) in automobile air conditioners
and refrigerants. As seen in Table 2-2, the most abundant HFCs, in descending order, are HFC-134a,
HFC-23, and HFC-152a.
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2.3.5 Greenhouse Gas Inventories and Emissions Sources
A GHG inventory is a quantification of all GHG emissions and sinks within a selected physical and/or
economic boundary. GHG inventories can be performed on a large scale (i.e., for global and national
entities) or on a small scale (i.e., for a particular building or person). Although many processes are
difficult to evaluate, several agencies have developed tools to quantify emissions from certain
sources.
The majority (83%) of GHG emissions in the United States result from burning fossil fuels. Fossil
fuels are burned to create electricity, which powers homes, commercial buildings, and vehicles.
Energy used to power buildings is the primary source of GHGs in California and the nation. Vehicle
emissions are a close second, comprising approximately 30% of total national emissions and 37% of
total statewide emissions (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2010; California Air Resources
Board 2010). Other sources of GHG emissions include agriculture, land clearing, the landfilling of
waste, refrigerants, and certain industrial processes.
Table 2-3 outlines the most recent global, national, and statewide GHG inventories to help
contextualize the magnitude of San Bernardino County's GHG emissions.
Table 2-3. Global, National, State, and Local GHG Emissions Inventories
Emissions Inventory CO2e (metric tons)
2004IPCC Global GHG Emissions Inventory 49,000,000,000
2010 EPA National GHG Emissions Inventory 6,821,800,000
2008 CARB State GHG Emissions Inventory 483,220,000
Sources: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2007a; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2012; California Air Resources Board 2013.
2.3.6 Impacts of Climate Change on Southern California
Increases in the globally averaged atmospheric concentration of GHGs would cause the lower
atmosphere to warm, in turn inducing a myriad of changes to the global climate system. These large
scale changes would have unique and potentially severe impacts in the western United States,
California, and the region surrounding the county. Current research efforts coordinated through
CARB, CEC, Cal -EPA, University of California (UC) system, and others are examining the specific
changes to California's climate that would occur as the earth's surface warms.
Existing evidence indicates that climate change could impact the natural environment in the
following ways, among others.
• Rising sea levels along the coastline.
• Extreme -heat conditions, such as heat waves and very high temperatures, which could last
longer and become more frequent.
• An increase in the frequency, intensity, and duration of conditions that are conducive to forming
air pollution, further exacerbating air quality issues.
• An increase in heat -related human deaths, infectious diseases, and a higher risk of respiratory
problems caused by deteriorating air quality.
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• Reduced water supplies (all end uses).
Background Information
• Potential increase in the severity of winter storms, affecting peak stream flows and flooding.
• Changes in growing season conditions that could affect agriculture, causing variations in crop
quality and yield.
• Changes in distribution of plant and wildlife species due to changes in temperature, competition
from colonizing species, changes in hydrologic cycles, changes in sea levels, and other climate -
related effects.
• Decreased Sierra snowpack and altered timing and amount of snowmelt, effects on California
water supplies and water management including those serving southern California.
• Increased frequency and intensity of wildfires.
2.4 Relationship of Climate Action Plans to CEQA and
Local General Plans
This section describes the general relationship of CAPS to CEQA and the local general plans,
including legal requirements and evolving practice throughout California. Figure 2-2 illustrates
these relationships.
Figure 2-2. CAP, General Plans and CEQA
CEQA WITH A CAP
CAP EIR
1. General Plan
General Plan EIR
uses CAP EIR.
Detailed analysis
of GI IGs not
r equired ati pa,[ of
General Plan EIR.
2. Projects
Project lien off of ( Al'
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Of Consistency with CAP.
CEQA WITHOUT A CAP
1. General Plan —ll Stand alone
GHG analysis
A, omplele analysis of the (iWi emissinns
asuxiated with the General Plannra(uirwl.
2. Projects —0 Stand alone
GHG analysis for
every individual
project
A complete analysis of the GHG emissions
associated with every individual project is required,
including a quantitative demnnatration that the
Project vMl reduce emissions b"v the specified
level (typi, ally 19%below the p, uje, is RAID.
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As a discretionary action, prior to adoption of the GHG reduction plan by local cities, CEQA review is
required. SANBAG has prepared an EIR that analyzes the physical impacts of the measures selected
by the Partnership cities on the environment. This analysis will be used to complete CEQA
compliance prior to consideration of adopting of the portions of the reduction plan applicable to
SANBAG and to each individual city.
Amendments to the CEQA guidelines in March 2010 describe that CEQA project evaluation of GHG
emissions can tier off a programmatic analysis of GHG emissions provided that the GHG analysis (or
CAP) includes the following (CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5).
• Quantify greenhouse gas emissions, both existing and projected over a specified time period,
resulting from activities within a defined geographic area. This Reduction Plan has quantified all
primary sectors of GHG emissions within each city for 2008 and 2020. Partnership cities may
choose to adopt portions of this document as their individual CAP or build upon the information
here to develop a more comprehensive CAP document.
• Establish a level, based on substantial evidence, below which the contribution to GHG emissions
from activities covered by a CAP would not be cumulatively considerable. This Reduction Plan
includes the different proposed reduction targets of each of the Partnership cities. The collective
measures proposed by the Partnership cities, in combination with state measures, would reduce
emissions by 16% below 2008 levels and by 27% below 2020 BAU levels, which are roughly
consistent with the recommendations in the AB 32 Scoping Plan for municipalities to support
the overall AB 32 reduction targets
• Identify and analyze the GHG emissions resulting from specific actions or categories of actions
anticipated within the geographic area. This Reduction Plan analyzes community emissions for
each Partnership city as a whole and includes predicted growth expected by 2020.
• Specify measures or a group of measures, including performance standards that substantial
evidence demonstrates, if implemented on a project -by -project basis, would collectively achieve
the specified emissions level. This Reduction Plan identifies both specific measures and project -
level reduction standards (where selected by individual cities) to achieve the overall reduction
target.
• Monitor the plan's progress. This Reduction Plan outlines general monitoring steps. Individual
CAPS that utilize this Reduction Plan as a base would include locally -specific identification of
monitoring actions.
• Adopt the GHG Reduction Strategy in a public process following environmental review. For each
city that chooses to do so, a CAP would be adopted in a public process. The EIR prepared for this
Reduction Plan can be used to support local city compliance with CEQA.
Once adopted, subsequent project -level CEQA evaluations of greenhouse gas emissions can tier off of
the adopted city CAP, provided that they are being fully implemented by the Partnership city where
the project is located, and that the specific project is consistent with all applicable requirements
from the relevant adopted city CAP.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) adopted an interim GHG significance
threshold for stationary source projects where the SCAQMD is the lead agency. SCAQMD does not
currently have GHG significance thresholds for development projects. SCAQMD encourages local
governments to adopt a qualified GHG reduction strategy consistent with AB 32 goals and the new
statewide CEQA guidelines described above. SCAQMD recommends that stationary source projects,
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consistent with an adopted qualified GHG reduction plan that meets the standards described in the
CEQA guidelines, can be presumed to have no significant GHG emissions and do not need to be
evaluated against SCAQMD's recommended mass emissions thresholds. For stationary source
projects not consistent with an adopted qualified GHG reduction plan, if they exceed a screening
significance threshold level of 10,000 MTCO2e of emissions per year, then the project must
demonstrate design features and/or other measures to mitigate GHG emissions to the maximum
extent feasible, or implement offsite mitigation (GHG reduction projects) to reduce GHG emission
impacts to less than the proposed screening level. SCAQMD has draft thresholds for land use
projects (residential and commercial development) that similarly allow for tiering off a qualified
GHG reduction plan and use of numeric thresholds where a qualified reduction plan has not been
adopted.
As noted above, CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5 establishes opportunities for tiering for qualified
GHG reduction plans. Accordingly, emissions associated with projects that are consistent with the
city -adopted GHG reduction plans can be considered less than significant and their contributions to
cumulative emissions are not considered cumulatively considerable. Clearly, projects that are
consistent with the city -adopted plans would still create emissions; however, they can be approved
knowing that overall emissions projected to occur in 2020 would be less than the emissions that
would occur in 2020 under BAU. This determination only relies on an individual city's actions
relative to its GHG emissions. Provided that a project is within a jurisdiction with a qualified GHG
reduction plan that is being implemented in full, tiering can be used. If some of the Partnership cities
choose not to adopt CAPS or choose to adopt different targets or measures than described in this
Reduction Plan, this would not affect the ability of other cities to tier their project analysis from their
adopted plans, provided the plans are being implemented.
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Reduction Profiles
3.1 Introduction
This chapter presents the GHG inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG emission reductions for each
Partnership city in the Reduction Plan. The changes from the Draft GHG Reduction Plan to the Final
Plan in terms of GHG reduction measures and reductions are presented in Chapter 4 in the Final EIR:
Errata and Refinements to the DEIR.
For each Partnership city, the following items are presented.
1. City Summary —Presents background information for each city, such as its location,
socioeconomics, and key points of interest. Demographic information consistent with the 2010
U.S. Census is summarized. An overview of the city's emissions and selected reduction measures
is also provided.
2. Emission Reductions Graphics —Three graphics are presented here: 1) a bar chart showing
the city's 2008 inventory, state/county reductions, local reductions, and unmitigated emissions
in 2020, along with the 2020 emissions goal identified by each city; 2) a bar chart showing the
2020 BAU emissions by sector and the 2020 emissions with full implementation of the
Reduction Plan; and 3) pie charts showing reductions by controlling entity and by sector.
3. Emissions and Reductions Table —This table presents the same information as shown in the
graphics, including the city's 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and reductions by sector.
4. Reduction Measures Table —This table presents all reduction measures considered by the city
for this Reduction Plan, along with GHG reductions and simple descriptions of each measure.
S. Relevant General Plan Policies —For each city, a summary of general plan policies that are
relevant to avoiding or reducing GHG emissions in general, or support specific reduction
measures in the Reduction Plan. General Plan policies are listed in reference to the specific GHG
reduction measures they support. Refer to Chapter 1 for an explanation of the main goal of each
reduction category and to Chapter 4 for a definition of each individual reduction measure listed.
Each city has selected a goal to reduce their community GHG emissions from BAU levels by the year
2020. Each city has selected their goal based on what each city considers feasible given the local
conditions within that city.
A number of cities meet their selected goal through state and county measures alone, but these cities
have also committed to several additional local measures to strengthen their plan. Cities have
chosen local measures in these cases for a number of reasons, including: 1) state and county
measures may not have the exact local effect on each city's emissions in the exact way that was
projected in this Reduction Plan, and local measures will help close any gaps left by these state
measures; 2) many of the local measures are part of regional efforts to reduce emissions that affect
all or most cities; and 3) where the GHG Performance Standard is selected by a city, it provides a
consistent approach to review of new development.
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Each city has selected their own set of measures independently of other cities' selections. Some
cities have chosen wide-ranging measures that apply to all economic sectors of their inventory;
others have chosen a more limited set of measures. Selections include both the measure itself and
the participation rate associated with each measure. For example, cities that chose to include Energy
Efficiency for Existing Buildings (Energy-1) also chose the specific percentage of homes and
businesses that will be retrofit by the year 2020; this can vary greatly city -to -city. The measure
selections were based on each city's bestjudgment about what is feasible for their jurisdiction, and
depend on the specific emissions source profile (i.e. inventory) and the anticipated growth within
each city. For example, cities that are expected to construct many new homes to support a rising
population may select a measure for new homes, while cities that are fully built -out would have
limited use for a measures aimed at new home. Not all cities selected the same measures and there
is reasonable variation between the measures selected for each city.
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3.2.1 City Summary
The city of Adelanto is located in the western portion of the Mojave Desert, also known as the Victor
Valley. It is approximately 40 miles north of the City of San Bernardino on Highway 395, within 20
miles of the cities of Victorville, Hesperia and Apple Valley. Adelanto is located near the Southern
California Logistics Airport, formerly known as the George Air Force Base.
Attractions near Adelanto include the Mirage Off -Road Vehicle Park and the High Desert Mavericks
minor league baseball team, part of the Seattle Mariners franchise. Adelanto has a typical high desert
climate with summer time high temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) and winter time
lows near 30°F.
Adelanto spans 56 square miles and a significant portion of the area in the southern section of the
city is designated for industrial, manufacturing, and commercial uses. These land uses are reflected
in the city's GHG profile, with primary emissions sources in the on -road transportation, commercial
energy uses, and stationary sources sectors. Other land uses in the city include low density
residential and desert living areas. The city had a population of 31,765 as of the 2010 census. In
2020 the population of Adelanto is expected to be 46,084, an increase of 48% over 2008, the highest
increase in San Bernardino County. Employment in the area is expected to increase by 35%, also one
of the highest increases in the county. Adelanto's demographic composition in 2010 was 43.8%
White, 20.5% Black,1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9% Asian, 0.6% Native Hawaiian
and Other Pacific Islander, 26.2% from other races, and 5.6% from two or more races. Persons of
Hispanic or Latino origin were 58.3%. Adelanto has a larger than average population of Black
persons and persons of Hispanic or Latino origin and Black (compared to the California average of
37.6% and 6.2%, respectively). Adelanto also has a fairly young population (37% of residents are
under 18, compared to 25% for California) (U.S. Census Bureau 2012).
Table 3-1 presents socioeconomic data for Adelanto, including population, housing (single-family
and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-1. Socioeconomic Data for Adelanto
Category
2008
2020
Population
31,200
46,084
Housing
7,670
11,900
Single -Family
5,666
8,418
Multifamily
2,004
3,482
Employment
5,432
7,313
Agricultural
0
0
Industrial
Z329
2,942
Retail
846
1,228
Non -Retail
2,257
3,142
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3.2.2 Emission Reductions
Reduction Profiles—Adelanto
The City of Adelanto selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 30%
below its projected GHG emissions level in 2020. The city will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
combination of state (-70%) and local (-30%) efforts. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low
carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state measures will reduce GHG emissions in Adelanto's on -
road, off -road, and building energy sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 27,266 MTCO2e will
be achieved primarily through the following local measures, in order of importance: GHG
Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1); Implement SB X7-7 (Water-4); and Solar
Installations for Existing Housing (Energy-7). Adelanto's reduction plan has the greatest effect on
GHG emissions in the building energy, on -road transportation, and water conveyance sectors.
The City of Adelanto is in the process of adopting the North Adelanto Sustainable Community Plan
which is a city planning framework that contains many transportation and land use -related actions
to reduce vehicle -related greenhouse gas emissions throughout the region. This community plan
will support the goals of SB 375 and the Sustainable Communities Strategy (Transportation-1)
through a wide range of actions which include the following.
• Integrate state, regional and local sustainable community/smart growth principles into the
development and entitlement process.
• Develop a system of trails and corridors that facilitates and encourages bicycling and walking.
• Require new development to provide transit facilities, such as bus shelters, transit bays and
turnouts, as necessary.
• Require the future development of community -wide servicing facilities to be sites in transit -
ready areas that can be served and made accessible by public transit.
• Provide development -related incentives for projects that promote transit use.
• Designate and maintain a network of city truck routes that provide for the effective transport of
goods while minimizing negative impacts on local circulation and noise sensitive land uses.
• Transition City Fleet to low emission/fuel efficient vehicles as they are retired from service.
• Encourage Carpooling.
• Work with the regional transit provider to provide shade, weather protection, seating and
lighting at all stops.
The bars in Figure 3-1 show Adelanto's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e., 30%
below the projected GHG emissions level in 2020). The contribution of state/county and local
reductions are overlaid on the 2020 EAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the
total emissions reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for
the majority (-70%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-2 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
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Table 3-2 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Adelanto exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the building energy, on -road transportation, and water
conveyance sectors.
Figure 3-4 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to the GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1).
Figure 3-1. Emissions Reduction Profile for Adelanto
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
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Figure 3-2. Emissions by Sector for Adelanto
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Sector 2008 2020 BAU Reductions Reduction Plan % Reduction
Building Energy
63,173
92,446
33,830
58,616
36.6%
On -Road Transportation
97,508
161,472
43,896
117,576
27.2%
Off -Road Equipment
12,144
17,655
3,157
14,498
17.9%
Solid Waste Management
1,744
2,381
270
2,110
11.3%
Agriculture
9,664
4,925
0
4,925
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
1,262
1,876
176
1,699
9.4%
Water Conveyance
3,045
5,222
1,122
4,100
21.5%
GHG Performance Standard*
-
8,796
-
-
Total Emissions
188,539
285,976
91,246
194,730
31.9%
Goal 85,793 200,183 3ao%
Goal Met? Yes Yes Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal - 5,453 _
Per -Capita Emissions 6.0 6.2 - 4.2
Per -Job Emissions _ 34.7 39.1_ 26.6
Excluded Emissions: 16,597 22,015
StationarySources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
' The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-3. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Adelanto
3.2.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles—Adelanto
State/CountyReduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-3 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Adelanto. For each measure, the short title
and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county control
and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-3. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Adelanto
Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
11,147
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
5,870
State-3
AB 1109
2,265
State-4
Solar Water Heating
99
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
238
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
39,199
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
3,576
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
1,577
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
6
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
2
Local Measures
Building Energy
- - -
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
832
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
726
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
1,817
Energy-5
Solar Installation for New Commercial
765
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
2,700
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
379
Energy-9
Co -Generation Facilities
23
Land Use-1 (BE)
Tree Planting Programs
172
Land Use-2 (BE)*
Promote Rooftop Gardens
4
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
303
Water-1 (BE)
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New
Construction
849
Water-2 (BE)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
Water Efficiency
1,104
Water-4(BE)
I_mplementSBX7-7 _
4_,4_99
On -Road Transportation
_Transportation-1
_Sustainable Communities Strategy
1,121___
Off -Road Equipment
OffRoad-1
Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
1,347
OffRoad-2
Idling Ordinance
172
_OffRoad-3 --Electric
Landscaping Equipment
60
Solid Waste Management
_
_
Waste-2
Waste Diversion _
262
Wastewater Treatment
Water-1(WT)*
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standardsfor New
Construction
25
Water-2 (WT)*
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
Water Efficiency
19
Water-4(WT)
ImplementSBX7-7
133
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Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
Water Conveyance
Water-1
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New
203
Construction
Water-2
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
144
Water Efficiency
Water-3
Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
155
Water-4
Implement S3 X7-7
614
Wastewater-3 (WC)
Recycled Water
6
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development (29% 6,796
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions 91,246
Notes:
Values may notsum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance.
• These are measures where the avoided annual GHG emissions are small relative to the effort to implement the
measure on the City's part. Although the City has selected this measure, ICF recommends that the City not pursue
this GHG reduction measure.
3.2.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Adelanto's GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All policies
listed below are from the Adelanto 1994 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of Adelanto
1994). In addition to state level measures, the City of Adelanto selected GHG reduction measures
across most sectors (Table 3-3). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs
that broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability across all sectors, even if the City did not
select a specific GHG reduction measure within the sector as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant
General Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the City selected are listed under the
measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction measure are listed
only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.2.4.1 Building Energy
Energy-1. Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
• Goal NR 1: To preserve and protect the area's renewable and nonrenewable resources to the
maximum extent possible.
• Goal NR 2: To reduce the rate of consumption per capita of renewable and non-renewable
natural resources which are located within and outside the Planning Area.
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Long Term Implementation Strategy AQ 1.2.9: The City has the opportunity to provide
leadership in reducing employee -related air pollutant emissions. Progressive City programs to
reduce vehicle -mile -traveled, vehicle trips, solid waste, and energy consumption would improve
air quality.
Energy-2. Outdoor Lighting
• Goal NR 1: preserve and protect the area's renewable and nonrenewable resources to the
maximum extent possible.
• Goal NR 2: To reduce the rate of consumption per capita of renewable and non-renewable
natural resources which are located within and outside the Planning Area.
• Policy NR 1.4: All new developments will be required to implement energy conservation
techniques into the development design.
• Policy NR 1.6: Conservation techniques shall be required for proposed development (both
domestic and industrial) to minimize consumption levels of renewable and non-renewable
natural resources including water resources.
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Policy NR 1.1: The City shall promote the development and use of alternative energy sources,
such as passive solar in industrial, commercial and residential developments.
Energy-S. Solar Installation for New Commercial
• Policy NR 1.1: The City shall promote the development and use of alternative energy sources,
such as passive solar in industrial, commercial and residential developments.
Energy-7. Solar Installation for Existing Housing
• Policy NR 1.1: The City shall promote the development and use of alternative energy sources,
such as passive solar in industrial, commercial and residential developments.
Energy-8. Solar Installation for Existing Commercial/Industrial
• Policy NR 1.1: The City shall promote the development and use of alternative energy sources,
such as passive solar in industrial, commercial and residential developments.
Energy-9. Co -generation Facilities
• Policy NR 1.1: The City shall promote the development and use of alternative energy sources,
such as passive solar in industrial, commercial and residential developments.
• Policy NR 1.6: Conservation techniques shall be required for proposed development (both
domestic and industrial) to minimize consumption levels of renewable and non-renewable
natural resources including water resources.
Land Use-1 (BE). Tree Planting
• City Objective 3: Use ofxeriphytic (drought tolerant) landscape materials are to be emphasized.
School children, public officials, and community organizations should be involved in the planting
and care of trees at schools and playgrounds and families should be involved in neighborhood
and park development programs.
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• Other Community Design Considerations —Landscaping: The present tree planting program
should be expanded to all parts of the City. This includes not only tree planting in public streets
and parks, in the Edison Company easement, and in the Flood Control District easements, but
also in commercial, industrial, and residential areas.
Land Use-2 (BE). Promote Rooftop Gardens
• Policy NR 1.6: Conservation techniques shall be required for proposed development (both
domestic and industrial) to minimize consumption levels of renewable and non-renewable
natural resources including water resources.
3.2.4.2 On -Road
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
• Goal AQ 1(and all policies under AQ 1): Support local and regional efforts to improve air
quality throughout the region.
• Policy AQ 1.2: The City will require all new developments, as defined by State requirements and
implementing ordinances to institute any required Transportation Systems Management Plan
(TSM).
• Policy AQ 1.8: The City will consider all feasible means of reducing vehicle miles traveled by City
employees and residents.
3.2.4.3 Off -Road
Off-Road-1. Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
• Goal AQ 1: Support local and regional efforts to improve air quality throughout the region.
• Goal AQ 2: To assist in improving air quality in accord with the San Bernardino Air Quality
Attainment Plan.
• Goal AQ 3: Implementation of control measures which apply to Adelanto as an employer and
contractor.
• Goal AQ 4: To reduce air pollutant emissions to the greatest extent feasible by monitoring air
quality mitigation measures developed for new development projects.
Off-Road-2. Idling Ordinance
• Policy AQ 1.1: The City shall continue to work with the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management
District and any other agencies in order to enforce and implement regional air quality plans.
• Long Term Implementation Strategy AQ 1.2.8: With increasing regional and national
environmental concerns, Adelanto is required by law to implement measures that will further
regional air quality objectives. The law provides some latitude for the City to determine which
measures would produce the greatest reduction in air -pollutant emissions.
Off-Road-3. Electric Landscaping Equipment
• Policy AQ 1.1: The City shall continue to work with the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management
District and any other agencies in order to enforce and implement regional air quality plans.
• Long Term Implementation Strategy AQ 1.2.8: With increasing regional and national
environmental concerns, Adelanto is required by law to implement measures that will further
regional air quality objectives. The law provides some latitude for the City to determine which
measures would produce the greatest reduction in air -pollutant emissions.
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3.2.4.4 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Long Term Implementation Strategy AQ 1.2.9: The City has the opportunity to provide
leadership in reducing employee -related air pollutant emissions. Progressive City programs to
reduce vehicle -mile -traveled, vehicle trips, solid waste, and energy consumption would improve
air quality.
3.2.4.5 Water Conveyance
Water-1. Voluntary CALGreen: New Construction
• Policy LU 1.1: Promote low per capita water use through the use of low water consumptive
plant materials/desert plants (xeriscape).
• Policy NR 1.3: The City will encourage residential, commercial, industrial users to conserve the
use of water and other renewable and non-renewable natural resources by incorporating
conservation measures.
• Policy WQ 1.1: The City will require that development be designed and constructed to conserve
water utilizing low flow irrigation and plumbing fixtures and facilities.
• Policy WQ 1.5: The City will require that all new development utilize water conservation
techniques to conserve water resources, such as the use of low -flow irrigation and plumbing
systems in new and existing development.
Water-2. Renovate Existing Buildings
• Policy LU 1.1: Promote low per capita water use through the use of low water consumptive
plant materials/desert plants (xeriscape). California species.
• Policy WQ 1.1: The City will require that development be designed and constructed to conserve
water utilizing low flow irrigation and plumbing fixtures and facilities.
• Policy WQ 1.5: The City will require that all new development utilize water conservation
techniques to conserve water resources, such as the use of low -flow irrigation and plumbing
systems in new and existing development
Water-3. Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
• Policy LU 1.1: Promote low per capita water use through the use of low water consumptive
plant materials/desert plants (xeriscape).
• Policy NR 1.3: The City will encourage residential, commercial, industrial users to conserve the
use of water and other renewable and non-renewable natural resources by incorporating
conservation measures.
• Policy WQ 1.1: The City will require that development be designed and constructed to conserve
water utilizing low flow irrigation and plumbing fixtures and facilities.
• Policy WQ 1.5: The City will require that all new development utilize water conservation
techniques to conserve water resources, such as the use of low -flow irrigation and plumbing
systems in new and existing development
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3.3 City of Big Bear Lake
3.3.1 City Summary
The City of Big Bear Lake is one of Southern California's premier resort destinations. Located 100
miles east of Los Angeles and 25 miles northeast of the City of San Bernardino and surrounded by
the San Bernardino National Forest, Big Bear Lake offers both summer and winter resort activities.
The primary industry in Big Bear Lake is tourism and the city's regular population of 5,019 (2010
census) can swell by a factor of 10 or 20 on weekends. Big Bear's demographic composition in 2010
was 83.8% White, 0.4% Black, 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6% Asian, 0.2% Native
Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 9.8% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. Big
Bear Lake also has with generally older residents (20% persons over 65, compared to the California
average of 11%) (U.S. Census Bureau 2012).
Big Bear Lake covers approximately 6.5 square miles at an altitude of 6,700 feet. In addition to
winter sports, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, visitors come to the area for regularly scheduled
annual events such as the Independence Day Fireworks, Antique Car Show and Oktoberfest. Because
many of the residents in Big Bear Lake are temporary and because incoming vehicle trips originate
far away, the pattern of Big Bear Lake's GHG emissions is unique. Based on data collected by the City
of Big Bear, approximately 18% of the residential population and 58% of the daily population are
non -permanent residents. Data collected by local ski resorts on vehicle occupancy and trip numbers
indicate that approximately 70% of light and medium duty VMT is due to tourists accessing the area
(InfraConsult 2011.). Consequently, nearly 50% of the city's GHG emissions are related to tourist
activity. The City's opportunities to reduce GHG emissions and the ability of state measures to
reduce GHG emissions in the region are somewhat different than other Partnership cities as
described below in the Emissions Reductions section.
Table 3-4 presents socioeconomic data for Big Bear Lake, including population, housing (single-
family and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012). Please note, Table 3-4 reflects socioeconomic data for
permanent residents only.
Table 3-4. Socioeconomic Data for Big Bear Lake
Category
2008
2020
Population
5,019
5,619
Housing
2,196
2,400
Single -Family
1,754
1,924
Multifamily
442
476
Employment
6,212
6,423
Agricultural
4
7
Industrial
845
1,079
Retail
3,222
3,050
Non -Retail
2,141
2,287
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3.3.2 Emission Reductions
Reduction Profiles —Big Bear Lake
The City of Big Bear Lake selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is
15% below its 2008 emissions level by 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through
combination of state (^-99%) and local (—l%) efforts. The City actually exceeds the goal with only
state/county level actions (101% of goal), but has committed to several additional local measures.
The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state
measures will significantly reduce GHG emissions in Big Bear Lake's on -road and solid waste sectors
in 2020. An additional reduction of 163 IATCO2e will be achieved primarily through the following
local measures, in order of importance: GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1)
and Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings (Energy-1). Big Bear Lake's reduction plan has the
greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the solid waste, on -road transportation, and off -road
equipment sectors.
As described above, approximately 50% of the city's emissions can be attributed to tourist activity,
with almost 70% of the on -road sector emissions due to non -permanent residents. This city is still
able to meet its GHG reduction target, primarily because the state's efforts to reduce GHG emissions
in the on -road sector will have a large impact on Big Bear's on -road emissions, including the trips of
visitors to the area. The city's local measures impact residents and tourists alike, allowing the Big
Bear Lake to surpass its reduction target.
The bars in Figure 3-4 show Big Bear Lake's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the City's emissions reduction target (i.e., 15%
below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are overlaid
on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the total emissions reductions
achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority (-99%) of the
total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target
Figure 3-5 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-5 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Big Bear Lake exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the solid waste, on -road transportation, and off -road equipment
sectors.
Figure 3-6 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the solid
waste management and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, all reductions are due
to the GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1).
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Figure 3-4. Emissions Reduction Profile for Big Bear Lake
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
120,000
Local Reductions
1011,IXl0 163
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Reduction Profiles -Big Bear Lake
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Emissions with
Sector 2008 2020 BAU Reductions Reduction Plan % Reduction
Building Energy
On -Road Transportation
Off -Road Equipment
Solid Waste Management
Agriculture
Wastewater Treatment
Water Conveyance
GHG Performance_ Standard*
_Total Emissions
Reduction Goal
Goal Met?
Reductions Beyond Goal
Per -Capita Emissions
Per -Job Emissions
Excluded Emissions:
Stationary Sources
42,010
37,301
4,362
11,929
0
203
334
44,645
39,895
4,863
12,250
0
229
498
96,139 102,378
1,577
9,912
434
9,046
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29,983
4,428
3,203
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81,718
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Yes
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
• The GHG Performance Standard for New Development Is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-6. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Big Bear Lake
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
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3.3.3 Reduction Measures
Table 3-6 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Big Bear Lake. For each measure, the short
title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-6. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Big Bear Lake
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
466
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
666
State-3
AB 1109
125
State-4
Solar Water Heating
20
State-S
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
300
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
9,030
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
882
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
434
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
8,626
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
421
Local Measures
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development (19% 163
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions 21,133
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE= Building Energy; WT= Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Convevance.
3.3.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Big Bear Lake's GHG
reduction measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All
policies listed below are from the Big Bear Lake 1999 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of
Big Bear Lake 1999). In addition to state level measures, the City of Big Bear Lake selected GHG
reduction measures in the wastewater sector and a performance standard (Table 3-6). However, the
City's General Plan includes policies and programs that broadly support energy efficiency and
sustainability across all sectors, even if the City did not select a specific GHG reduction measure
within the sector as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific
reduction measures the City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1).
Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.3.4.1 Building Energy
• Program P2.4: Work with the state of California Department of Housing and Community
Development to bring the city's mobile home parks into conformance with City Zoning as much
as possible. Coordinate rehabilitation of damaged units and promote weatherization programs
with county and state agencies.
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• Program H4.2.2: As funds permit, provide a grant to a nonprofit community organization to
assist in funding an outreach worker to inform residents of Big Bear Lake about available
housing programs, such as the first time homebuyer programs, rehabilitation loan programs,
weatherizatioh program, senior loan program and the Section 8 tenant assistance program.
• Policy ER 7.1: Promote energy conservation in all areas of community development, including
transportation, development planning, public and private sector office construction and
operation, as well as in the full range of residential, commercial and industrial projects.
• Program PS 4.2.3: Support local, State and Federal programs and economic incentives for
conservation and alternative energy programs, and consider establishing City incentives.
• Policy ER 6.4: The City shall encourage the use of clean alternative energy sources for
transportation, heating and cooling whenever practical.
• Program ER 7.1.1: Encourage the use of passive solar energy for natural heating through design,
construction and landscaping techniques.
• Program OPR 1.1.2: Investigate and coordinate development of a Village "green" as an active
open space area within the Village Retail District of the Village Specific Plan area to be used for
community activities and special events.
3.3.4.2 On -Road
• Policy ER 7.1: Promote energy conservation in all areas of community development, including
transportation, development planning, public and private sector office construction and
operation, as well as in the full range of residential, commercial and industrial projects.
• Policy C1.9: Participate in multi -jurisdictional efforts to upgrade and expand the regional street
and highway network, and to plan for feasible alternate modes of transportation connecting the
Big Bear Valley with other areas.
• Policy C3.1: Enhance accessibility and convenience for bicyclists and pedestrians, and plan for
provision of scenic recreational trails in the City where practical.
• Program C3.1.2: Require bicycle parking in commercial developments where appropriate,
located in a convenient area of the site which is visible from adjacent storefronts for security
purposes.
• Program C3.1.4: In review of new development proposals, evaluate the accessibility of proposed
facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists, and ensure that safe convenient access links are provided
on site as well as connections from the site to public sidewalks and adjacent developments,
where appropriate.
• Policy C2.1: Continue to participate in provision of public transit services for city and valley
residents, and expansion of transit service to meet growth when warranted and feasible.
3.3.4.3 Solid Waste Management
• Program PS 6.1.2: In cooperation with San Bernardino County and other affected agencies,
assist in planning for a suitable site within the Valley for legal disposal, stockpiling and/ or
recycling of paving materials and construction debris.
3.3.4.4 Wastewater Treatment
• Policy ER 7.1: Promote energy conservation in all areas of community development, including
transportation, development planning, public and private sector office construction and
operation, as well as in the full range of residential, commercial and industrial projects.
• Policy ER 6.4: The City shall encourage the use of clean alternative energy sources for
transportation, heating and cooling whenever practical.
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• Program PS 3.1.2: Cooperate with Big Bear Area Regional Wastewater Agency (BBARWA) in
assuring that new development pays its fair share of future development, expansion, and
operating costs for wastewater treatment
3.3.4.5 Water Conveyance
• Policy ER 4.1: Encourage the use of low water -consuming, drought -tolerant landscape plantings
as a means of reducing water demand, and strengthen education/public relations programs to
inform residents of the full range of water -saving techniques available.
• Program ER 4.2.1: The City shall provide information on the use of low -flush toilets, water
conserving appliances and low -flow showerheads and faucets for existing development, and
shall require the application of water conserving technologies in conformance with applicable
state laws, for new development.
• Program P4.1: Provide adequate water supply and storage. Promote such efforts as wastewater
re -use, water conservation measures, and acquisition of new water sources.
• Program PS 2.1.3: Encourage conservation of ground water resources.
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3.4 City of Chino
3.4.1 City Summary
The City of Chino is one of the westernmost cities in the San Bernardino Valley and occupies a
strategic location at the intersection of Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties.
While the city's history is rooted in the agricultural and dairy industries, the development of the
Chino Valley Freeway and Pomona Freeway helped shift the focus to new land uses such as
residential housing, commercial centers and parks. Also, Chino's proximity to the Ontario
International Airport, and easy access to major transit corridors used for the transportation of goods
make it a favorable location for warehouse and distribution centers. Chino's GHG Inventory reflects
these land uses. Other large regional uses such as the Chino Airport, Ayala Regional Park, and the
California Institution for Men (CIM) are also located in the city.
Chino spans roughly 30 square miles and the population according to the 2010 census was 77,983.
Chino is currently the eighth largest city in San Bernardino County. Chino's demographic
composition in 2010 was 56.4% White, 6.2% Black, 1% American Indian and Alaska Native,10.5%
Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 21.2% from other races, and 4.6% from two
or more races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were 53.8%. Chino has a very high home
ownership rate (72% compared to 57% average for the state) and also has a higher than average
median household income ($71,659 versus $60,883 for the state) (U.S. Census Bureau 2012).
Chino's population is expected to grow to 88,772 by 2020 (a 17% increase over 2008) and GHG
emissions are expected to grow to 1,084,975 MTCOze (excluding stationary sources), an increase of
5%. The climate in Chino is typically sunny and warm, with more than 280 days of sun and only 17
inches of rain per year on average.
Table 3-7 presents socioeconomic data for Chino, including population, housing (single-family and
multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern California
Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-7. Socioeconomic Data for Chino
Category
2008
2020
Population
75,596
88,772
Housing
20,135
24,569
Single -Family
14,356
17,426
Multifamily
5,779
7,143
Employment
48,495
53,470
Agricultural
625
812
Industrial
17,699
20,093
Retail
12,547
13,067
Non -Retail
17,624
19,498
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3.4.2 Emission Reductions
Reduction Profiles —Chino
The City of Chino selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 15%
below its 2008 emissions level by 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to reduction
measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a combination of
state (-91%) and local (-9%) efforts. The City actually exceeds the goal with only state/county
level actions (100% of goal), but has committed to several additional local measures. The Pavley
vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state measures will
significantly reduce GHG emissions in Chino's on -road and building energy sectors in 2020. An
additional reduction of 21,320 MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the following local
measures, in order of importance: Implement SB X7-7 (Water-4); Solar Installation for Existing
Housing (Energy-7); and Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings (Energy-1). Chino's reduction plan
has the greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the on -road transportation, building energy, and solid
waste management sectors.
The bars in Figure 3-7 show Chino's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast total,
and the total emissions remaining after meeting the City's emissions reduction target (i.e., 15%
below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are overlaid
on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan'), representing the total emissions reductions
achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority (-91%) of the
total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target
Figure 3-8 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-8 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan) results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Chino exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the greatest
percent reduction include the on -road transportation, building energy, and solid waste management
sectors.
Figure 3-9 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector and due to the implementation of SB X7-7 (Water-4).
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Figure 3-7. Emissions Reduction Profile for Chino
1,000,000
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Local Reductions
21,320
2008
2020 Plan
Reduction Profiles —Chino
Reduction Goal
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Figure 3-8. Emissions by Sector for Chino
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Sector 2008 2020 BAU Reductions Reduction Plan orb Reduction
Building Energy
403,585
On -Road Transportation
407,132
Off -Road Equipment
82,908
Solid Waste Management
16,239
Agriculture
101,287
Wastewater Treatment
3,057
Water Conveyance
17,684
GHG Performance Standard*
Total Emissions
_
1,031,892
456,978
103,579
443,060
113,419
90,661
8,100
17,305
2,077
51,623
0
3,613
232
21,736
2,432
-
286
1,084,975
230,126
Reduction Goal
Goal Mel?
Reductions Beyond Goal -
Per -Capita Emissions 13.7
Per -Job Emissions 21.3
Excluded Emissions: 207,650
Stationary Sources
207,867
Yes
22,258
12.2 ---
20.3
244,412
353,399
22.7%
329,640
25.6%
82,562
8.9%
15,227
12.0%
51,623
0.0%
3,381
6.4%
19,305
11.2%
854,850 21.2%
877,108 19.2%
Yes Yes
9.6
16.0
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
`The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-9. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Chino
3.4.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles —Chino
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-9 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Chino. For each measure, the short title
and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county control
and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-9. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Chino
Reduction Profiles —Chino
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
54,378
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
13,112
State-3
AB 1109
14,256
State-4
Solar Water Heating
204
State-S
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
3,878
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
103,180
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
9,804
State-8
LCFS: Off -Road
8,100
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
1
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
1,893
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
2,019
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
359
Energy-5
Solar Installation for New Commercial
1,104
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
2,629
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
1,569
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
1,249
Water-4(BE)
ImplementSBX7-7
8823
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-2 _
Smart Bus Technologies
436
Solid Waste Management
`—— _
—__ —
Waste-2
Waste Diversion
183
Wastewater Treatment
Water-4(WT)
ImplementSBX7-7
232
Water Conveyance
Water-3
Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
754
Water-4
Implement SB X7-7
1,678
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1
GHG Performance Standard for New Development (30%
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
286
Total Reductions
230,126
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on-roadtransportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance
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3.4.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Chino's GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All policies
listed below are from the Chino 2010 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of Chino 2010). In
addition to state level measures, the City of Chino selected a building energy retrofit program,
SmartBus technologies and GHG reduction measures in the wastewater, waste, and water sectors
(Table 3-9). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs that broadly support
energy efficiency and sustainability across all sectors, even if the City did not select a specific GHG
reduction measure within the sector as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies
for the specific reduction measures the City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g.,
Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g.,
Off -Road).
3.4.4.1 Building Energy
• OSC-4.2—P2: The City shall collaborate with local energy suppliers and distributors to establish
energy conservation programs, Energy Star® appliance change -out programs, rebates, vouchers,
and other incentives to install energy -efficient technology and products.
• OSC-4.1—P2: The City shall encourage developers to offer buyers of new homes the option of
having solar panels incorporated.
• OSC-4.1—P3: The City shall encourage solar -oriented design, green roofs, and passive solar
heating and cooling in all new residential, commercial and civic development.
• OSC-4.1—Pll: The City shall protect solar access by limiting the blockage of buildings from
sunlight by other buildings and structures.
• OSC-4.1—P4: The City shall require that deciduous trees be planted on the south- and west -
facing sides of new buildings to reduce energy usage.
• OSC-4.3—PB: Parking lots shall be landscaped, including shade trees, to create an attractive
pedestrian environment and reduce the impact of heat islands.
• OSC-6.1—P2: The City shall actively inspect non-residential buildings and enforce State
requirements for cool roofs on non-residential re -roofing projects
3.4.4.2 On -Road
• LU-1.2: Create and maintain neighborhoods that facilitate walking and bicycling in lieu of car
travel.
• CC-4.2: Connect established and new areas of the City with one another.
• TRA-10.2: Increase the connectivity, safety and convenience of the bicycle network.
• TRA-11.1: Increase the pedestrian share of travel within Chino.
• AQ-1.1-PI: The City shall promote land use patterns that reduce the number and length of
motor vehicle trips.
• LU-5.2: Review fee structures to provide financial and administrative incentives to support
desired land uses and development patterns, and alternative modes of transportation.
Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
• Goal TRA-4: Maximize the efficiency of the existing transportation network throughout Chino
with the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) strategies.
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• LU-5.2: Review fee structures to provide financial and administrative incentives to support
desired land uses and development patterns, and alternative modes of transportation.
• TRA-14.1 PI: The City shall work with transitagencies to prioritize funding for expanded transit
service and transit service with lower emissions.
• TRA-14.2: Promote the use of low- and zero -emission vehicles, and alternative fuels, and other
measures that directly reduce emissions from motor vehicles.
3.4.4.3 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• PFS-12.1 Pl: The City shall require mandatory trash, recycling, and green waste pick-up as a
means to ensure a safe, sanitary environment
• PFS-12.1 P3: The City shall strive to meet or exceed the State's goal of diverting 50% of all solid
waste from landfills.
e PFS-12.1 P4: The City shall promote the redesign, reuse, composting, and shared producer
responsibility of discarded material.
• PFS-12.1 P5: The City shall encourage local businesses to expand their recycling and composting
efforts and to reduce packaging of products manufactured in the City.
3.4.4.4 Wastewater Treatment
• OSC-4.2 P2: The City shall collaborate with local energy suppliers and distributors to establish
energy conservation programs, Energy Star® appliance change -out programs, rebates, vouchers,
and other incentives to install energy -efficient technology and products.
3.4.4.5 Water Conveyance
• PFS-7.1 P2: The City shall establish water demand reduction standards for new development
and redevelopment to reduce per capita and total demand for water.
• PFS-7.1 P4: The City shall review proposed new development and significant redevelopment to
determine whether all feasible water conservation measures are being implemented.
• PFS-7.1 P5: The City shall implement cost-effective water conservation programs that improve
water -use efficiency, reduce water demand, and preserve the City's supplies.
Water-3. Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
• PFS-7.1 P3: The City shall review proposed irrigation systems to ensure they provide required
water efficiency.
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3.5 City of Chino Hills
3.5.1 City Summary
The City of Chino Hills is located in an area of rolling hills just southeast of the City of Chino. Chino
Hills is located in the far southwest corner of San Bernardino County, in proximity to major freeways
connecting the region. However, unlike nearby Chino or Ontario, Chino Hills is predominantly a
hillside community with a strong residential character. Commercial development is located along
the SR-71 corridor and major arterials. There is no heavy industry in the city. Chino Hills covers an
area of approximately 45 square miles, much of which is devoted to open space, low density
residential land uses, and the Chino Hills State Park. Outdoor activities, including horseback riding,
are popular due to the community's equestrian heritage and numerous parks and open space areas.
The city's GHG inventory reflects these largely residential uses and open spaces.
As of the 2010 census, the population of Chino Hills was 74,799, making Chino Hills the ninth largest
city in San Bernardino County. Population and employment are expected to grow modestly by 2020
in Chino Hills, by 3% and 12% respectively over 2008 baselines. Chino Hills' demographic
composition in 2010 was 50.8% White, 4.6% Black, 0.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 30.3%
Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 8.7% from other races, and 4.9% from two
or more races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were 29.1%. Chino Hills has a higher Asian
population (30%) than the statewide average (13%) and also has a high home ownership rate (83%
versus 57% for the state). 42% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher (compared to the
statewide average of 30%) (U.S. Census Bureau 2012).
Table 3-10 presents socioeconomic data for Chino Hills, including population, housing (single-family
and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-10. Socioeconomic Data for Chino Hills
Category 2008 2020
Population 74,571 76,558 _
Housing 22,870 23,999
Single -Family
19,061
19,964
Multifamily
3,809
4,035 _
Employment
9,302
10,452
Agricultural
35
78
Industrial
1,166
1,554
Retail
3,167
3,253
Non -Retail 4,933 5,567
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3.5.2 Emission Reductions
Reduction Profiles —Chino Hills
The City of Chino Hills selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 20%
below its projected emissions level in 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
combination of state (-92%) and local (-8%) efforts. The City actually exceeds the goal with only
state/county level actions (112% of goal), but has committed to additional local measures and to
support applicable regional measures. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel
standard, the RPS, and other state measures will significantly reduce GHG emissions in Chino Hills'
on -road and building energy sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 9,927 MTCO2e will be
achieved primarily through the following local measures, in order of importance: Implement SB X7-
7 (Water-4); Solar Installation for Existing Housing (Energy-7); and Equipment Upgrades at
Wastewater Treatment Plants (Wastewater-2). Chino Hills' reduction plan has the greatest impacts
on GHG emissions in the building energy, on -road transportation, and water conveyance sectors.
The bars in Figure 3-10 show Chino Hills' 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e., 20%
below its projected emissions level in 2020). The contribution of state/county and local reductions
are overlaid on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the total
emissions reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the
majority (-92%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target
Figure 3-11 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-11 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Chino Hills exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the building energy, on -road transportation, and water
conveyance sectors.
Figure 3-12 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to the implementation of SB X7-7 (Water-4).
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Figure 3-10. Emissions Reduction Profile for Chino Hills
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
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200,000
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Reduction Goal
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Emissions with
Sector
2008
2020 BAU
Reductions
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
162,380
173,369
39,579
133,790
22.8%
On -Road Transportation
265,707
265,709
74,014
191,696
27.9%
Off -Road Equipment
14,628
15,040
1,344
13,696
8.9%
Solid Waste Management
6,831
11,754
80
11,674
0.7%
Agriculture
5,691
2,900
0
2,900
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
3,016
3,116
265
2,851
8.5%
Water Conveyance
5,909
8,790
1,906
6,883
21.7%
GHG Performance Standard_'
-
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0
Total Emissions
464,162
480,677
117,187
_
363,490
24.4%
Reduction Goal
-
-
96,135
384,542
2ao%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
-
21,052
-
Per -Capita Emissions
6.2
6.3
-
4.7
Per -Job Emissions
49.9
46.0
34.8
Excluded Emissions:
25,417
33,375
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes
toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting
reductions
in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-12. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Chino Hills
3.5.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles —Chino Hills
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-12 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Chino Hills. For each measure, the short
title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-12. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Chino Hills
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
22,570
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
2,566
State-3
AB 1109
6,657
State-4
Solar Water Heating
199
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
266
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
67,686
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
5,892
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
1,344
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
0
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
80
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
1,654
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
632
Water-4 (BE) _
Imp1ementSBX7-7
5,034_
On -Road Transportation
_______ _ _
_
Transportation-2
Smart Bus Technologies
436
Wastewater Treatment
Water-4(WT)
ImplementSBX7-7
265
Water Conveyance
Water-4 T—_--
Implement SBX7-7
1,906—
Total Reductions
_—�----
117,187
Notes
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying thatwater (water conveyance sector), the energy needed to
heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater (wastewater
treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy, WT = Wastewater Treatment,, WC = Water Conveyance.
3.5.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Chino Hills' GHG
reduction measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All
policies listed below are from the Chino Hills 1994 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of
Chino Hills 1994). The City is currently updating its General Plan, and will incorporate and update
all of the policies listed below. In addition to state level measures, the City of Chino Hills selected
GHG reduction measures across a wide range of sectors (Table 3-12). Additionally, the City's General
Plan includes policies and programs that broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability across
all sectors. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the City selected are
listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction
measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
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3.5.4.1 Building Energy
Reduction Profiles —Chino Hills
• Objective 5-1: Evaluate the energy conservation potential of individual projects during the
development review process. Monitor citywide energy use and trends.
• Policy 5-3: Encourage new development and existing structures to install energy saving features
beyond those required under State Title 24 energy regulations.
• Policy 1-7: For all future developments, require preservation of 80% of all native trees with
trunks 4 or more inches in diameter.
• Policy 7-3: Protect and carefully maintain the landscape to foster its value for air pollution
mitigation, fire safety, wildlife habitat, and recreation activities.
• Policy 5-2: Encourage innovative site planning and building designs which minimize energy
consumption by taking advantage of sun and shade patterns, prevailing winds, landscaping, and
building materials.
3.5.4.2 On -Road
• Policy 3-7: Residential and regional employment centers shall be linked through roadway
extensions
• Policy 3-13: Locate the community centers where they are accessible to public transportation
systems.
• Policy 3-4: Require all new development projects to implement the Trails Master Plan.
• Objective 4-1 (and all transportation and land use related policies associated with this
objective): Work toward meeting air pollution reduction goals established by SCAQMD and
SCAG.
Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
• Policy 3-7: Residential and regional employment centers shall be linked through roadway
extensions
• Policy 3-13: Locate the community centers where they are accessible to public transportation
systems.
• Policy 3.4: Require all new development projects to implement the Trails Master Plan.
• Policy 4-1: Reduce air pollution through coordinated land use, transportation, and energy use
planning.
• Policy4-7: Develop a coordinated system of pedestrian pathways.
• Policy 4-14: Promote all forms of transit serving the city and the urbanized portions of San
Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles and Orange counties, including light rail and commuter rail
service.
3.5.4.3 Off -Road
• Policy 4-18: Support to the extent possible State and federal legislation which would improve
vehicle/transportation technology and cleaner fuels.
• Policy 4-1: Reduce air pollution through coordinated land use, transportation, and energy use
planning.
• Policy 4-2: Endorse regional and local air quality and transportation management plans in order
to reduce air pollution emissions and vehicle trips.
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3.5.4.4 Solid Waste Management
Reduction Profiles —Chino Hills
• Policy 6-2: Publicize and educate the public about waste reduction techniques and facilities.
• Policy 6-3: Require new developments to incorporate recycling locations into their sites.
• Policy 6-4: Annually review waste collection performance to verify quality of service.
• Policy 7-10: Save water, control maintenance costs, reduce trash, and economize wherever
possible through design; construction and management without sacrificing the quality of the
landscape.
• Policy 7-13: Develop a program for recycling green waste.,
3.5.4.5 Wastewater Treatment
• Policy 3-1: Use reclaimed water for non -potable water supplies (e.g., landscaping) wherever
economically feasible and not precluded by public health considerations.
• Policy 7-12: Consider using reclaimed water for irrigation of City landscapes when this source of
water becomes available
• Policy 4-9: Encourage the use of energy conservation devices in project design and construction
to increase energy efficiency and decrease pollution from distant electrical power plants and on -
site natural gas use.
• Policy 4-2: Endorse regional and local air quality and transportation management plans in
order to reduce air pollution emissions and vehicle trips.
3.5.4.6 Water Conveyance
• Policy 7-10: Save water, control maintenance costs, reduce trash, and economize wherever
possible through design, construction and management without sacrificing the quality of the
landscape.
• Policy 7-9: Design park facilities to minimize water use and maintenance demands.
• Policy 7-11: Follow water conservation principles in all aspects of landscape maintenance
including plant selection and development of irrigation systems.
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3.6 City of Colton
3.6.1 City Summary
The City of Colton is located in the valley region of San Bernardino County, east of the City of Fontana
and between the cities of San Bernardino and Riverside. Colton was incorporated in July of 1887,
making it one of the oldest cities in the county. The city owes much of its historical growth to its
location along a main artery of the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) transcontinental rail line,
constructed in 1875. When the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail line was later constructed, Colton
was placed at the center of what is today one of the busiest at -grade rail crossings in the United States.
Colton covers approximately 16 square miles. The population in Colton as of the 2010 census was
52,154 and is expected to grow to 60,652 by 2020 (16% increase). Colton's demographic
composition in 2010 was 43.4% White, 9.7% Black, 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5%
Asian, 0.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 35.3% from other races, and 5.1% from two
or more races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were 71%, which is notably larger than the
statewide average of 37.6%. Colton also has a largely young population (32% under 18, compared to
25% for California) (U.S. Census Bureau 2012). Major regional employers in Colton include
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, the Colton school district and the Ashley Furniture joint factory
and retail outlet. Employment is expected to grow by 6% before 2020. Colton's location in the
southern area of the county and its proximity to freeways have made it, like other valley cities, a
desirable and fast-growing community in recent decades.
Table 3-13 presents socioeconomic data for Colton, including population, housing (single-family and
multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern California
Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-13. Socioeconomic Data for Colton
Category
2008
2020
Population
--- --- - -- -
52,103
- -- --- -
60,652
---- --- --
Housing
14,955
17,842
Single -Family
9,024
10,771
Multi -Family
5,931
7,071
Employment
24,023
25,529
Agricultural
5
13
Industrial
3,962
4,504
Retail
4,463
4,599
Non -Retail
15,593
16,412
3.6.2 Emission Reductions
The City of Colton selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 15%
below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020. The City will exceed this goal through a combination of
state (-87%) and local (-13%) efforts. The City actually exceeds the goal with only state/county
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level actions (131% of goal), but has committed to several additional local measures. The Pavley
vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state measures will
significantly reduce GHG emissions in Colton's on -road and building energy sectors in 2020. An
additional reduction of 31,541 MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the following local
measures, in order of importance: Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings (Energy-1); Implement
SB X7-7 (Water-4); and GHG Performance Standard for Existing Development (PS-1). Colton's
reduction plan has the greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the solid waste management,
wastewater treatment, and building energy sectors.
The City of Colton has recently updated its General Plan Circulation (Mobility) Element and Land
Use Element. The updated General Plan Elements contain many transportation and land use -related
policies and actions to reduce vehicle -related GHG emissions throughout the SANBAG region. These
Elements will support the goals of SB 375 and the Sustainable Communities Strategy
(Transporation-1) through a wide range of policies and actions, which include the following.
Mobility
• Require all new non-residential, mixed -use, and large-scale residential development projects,
through the development review process, to include public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian
facilities.
• Plan for multi -use recreation trails and paths that allow for physical activities, including running,
walking, and bicycling.
• Minimize vehicle emissions by encouraging land use patterns and multi -modal transportation
improvements that reduce the need for automobile trips by making biking, walking, and the use
of public transit for short trips more convenient and available.
• Work with Omnitrans to increase the use of public transit, establish or modify routes, and
improve connectivity to regional services that respond to the needs of the Colton community.
• Work with Metrolink and the Southern California Regional Rail Authority to establish a
Metrolink station in Colton along existing Metrolink rail lines.
• Develop and maintain a citywide comprehensive bicycle network of off-street bike paths, on -
street bike lanes, and bike streets to provide connections between neighborhoods, schools, civic
center/facilities, recreational facilities, and major commercial centers.
• Condition discretionary projects to require bicycle amenities such as bike racks and secure
storage areas.
• Require new developments of more than 100 employees (per building or per tenant/company)
to develop Transportation Demand Management programs to minimize automobile trips and to
encourage transit, ridesharing, bicycling and walking.
• Allow for joint use and the sharing of parking facilities in mixed -use developments and for other
projects which demonstrate the benefits of alternative parking approaches.
Land Use
The Land Use Element has introduced two new land use designations that will support the goals of
SB 375, and help reduce GHG emissions. The goal of these new land use designations/zoning
districts is to "establish land use patterns and provide pedestrian amenities... that minimize the need
for vehicle travel among the uses within a district" (Policy LU-10.4)
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• Mixed -Use: Downtown —Provides for a downtown district that integrates civic, public,
commercial, office and residential uses.
• Mixed -Use: Neighborhood —Allows for office, commercial, and residential uses within the same
structure or adjacent to each other, including live/work units.
The Land Use Element has also introduced a "Residential Overlay' designation that provides, in
addition to the base land use, the opportunity to develop residential uses in areas where convenient
access to transit and neighborhood -serving land uses is available. In addition, the Land Use Element
has introduced the following policies that support the goals of SB 375 and the Sustainable
Communities Strategy.
• Establish land use patterns that provide pedestrian amenities within the mixed -use districts that
minimize the need for vehicle travel among the uses within adistrict.
• Require that new development projects reflect the principles of Traditional Neighborhood
Development: walkable street patterns, pedestrian amenities, access to transit, a mix of
complementary uses, comfortable and accessible open spaces, a range of housing types and
densities, and quality design.
• Facilitate the use of green building standards and Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) or similar programs in both private and public projects to conserve natural
resources.
• Promote sustainable building practices that go beyond the requirements of Title 24 of the
California Administrative Code, and encourage energy -efficient design elements, as appropriate.
• Support sustainable building practices that integrate building materials and methods that
promote environmental quality, economic vitality, and social benefit through design,
construction, and operation of the build environment.
• Pursue opportunities to locate higher -density residential development near activity centers
such as parks and recreation facilities, commercial areas, employment centers, and transit.
The bars in Figure 3-13 show Colton's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast total,
and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e., 15%
below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are overlaid
on the 2020 EAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the total emissions reductions
achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority (-87%) of the
total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-14 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-14 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction Plan")
results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and demonstrates
that Colton exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the greatest percent reduction
include the solid waste management, wastewater treatment, and building energy sectors.
Figure 3-15 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to the GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1).
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Figure 3-13. Emissions Reduction Profile for Colton
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
e0o,000
Local Reductions
700,000 31,541
600,000
500,000
Y
N
8 400,000
2008 Emissions,
669,926
300,000
200,000 -
I (1),OIH)
C, I,
2008
Reduction Profiles —Colton
2020Plan 2020Tarpt
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Figure 3-14. Emissions by Sector for Colton
800,000
2w,0w
600.000
500.000
V
400.000
I
300000
200.000
100,000
0
20" "M
Table 3-14. Emission Reductions by Sector for Colton
202o WIM "s"
Reduction Profiles -Colton
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2020
Emissions with
Sector
2008
2020 BAU
Reductions
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
410,302
437,695
155,962
281,734
35.6%
On -Road Transportation
215,836
230,059
65,043
165,017
28.3%
Off -Road Equipment
22,891
26,167
3,368
22,799
12.9%
Solid Waste Management
18,037
18,826
12,209
6,616
64.9%
Agriculture
731
373
0
373
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
2,128
2,519
1,566
953
62.2%
Water Conveyance
12,492
16,739
2,955
13,783
17.7%
GHG Performance Standard*
-
3,618
Total Emissions
682,418
732,377
244,722
487,656
33.4%
Reduction Goal
-
-
162,940
569,437
22.2%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
-
-
81,782
Per -Capita Emissions
13.1
12.1
-
8.0
Per -job Emissions
28.4
28.7
19.1
Excluded Emissions: Stationary
55,509
60,605
-
Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
* The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description of this measure.
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Figure 3-15. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Colton
3.6.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles —Colton
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-15 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Colton. For each measure, the short title
and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county control
and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-15. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Colton
Measure Number-
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
105,399
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
8,927
State-3
AB 1109
20,627
State-4
Solar Water Heating
180
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
1,175
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
57,313
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
5,098
State-8
LCFS: Off -Road
2,338
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
0
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls _
12,123
_
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
6,966
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
1,251
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
1,766
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
2,101
LandUse-1 (BE)
Tree Planting Programs
52
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
1,389
Water-1 (BE)
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New
676
Construction
Water-4(BE)
SBX7-7
5,452___
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1
Sustainable. Communities Strategy
2,195
Transportation-2
Smart Bus Technologies
436
Off -Road Equipment
OffRoad-1 Electric -Powered Construction Equipment 713
OffRoad-2 Idling Ordinance 256
OffRoad-3 Electric Landscaping Equipment 63 _
Solid Waste Management '
Waste-2 Waste Diversion 86
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1
Methane Recovery
1,495
Water-1 (WT)*
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New
7
Construction
Water-4 (WT)
SBX7-7
_ 64
Water Conveyance
�_—
Water-1
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New
644
Construction
Water-3
Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
438
Water-4
SB X7-7
1,874
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Measure Number- Measure Description Reductions
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development (31% 3,618
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions 244,722
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance.
3.6.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Colton's GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All policies
listed below are from the Colton 1987 General Plan unless otherwise noted (Colton 1987).
3.6.4.1 Building Energy
• Air Quality GOAL 6: Reduced emissions through reduced energy consumption.
3.6.4.2 On -Road
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
• Air Quality Program 4.2.2: Improve jobs/housing balance at a subregional level in relation to
major activity centers as new development occurs by: Allowing/encouraging intensified
development around transit nodes and along transit corridors.
• Air Quality Goal 4: A pattern of land uses which can be efficiently served by a diversified
transportation system and land development projects which directly and indirectly generate the
minimum feasible air pollutants (17).
• Air Quality Policy 2.1.2: Use incentives, regulations and Transportation Demand Management
in cooperation with other jurisdictions in the South Coast Air Basin to reduce the vehicle miles
traveled for auto trips which still need to be made.
• Air Quality Policy 2.3.1: Cooperate in efforts to expand bus, rail and other forms of transit in the
portion of the South Coast Air Basin within San Bernardino.
• Air Quality Policy 2.3.2: Promote expansion of all forms of transit in the urbanized portions of
San Bernardino, Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside Counties.
• Air Quality Policy 4.2: Improve the balance between jobs and housing in order to create a more
efficient urban form.
Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
• Air Quality Program 2.3.2.2: Support public transit providers in efforts to increase funding for
transit improvements to supplement other means of travel.
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3.6.4.3 Off -Road
Off-Road-1. Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
• Air Quality GOAL 6: Reduced emissions through reduced energy consumption.
Off-Road-2. Idling Ordinance
• Air Quality GOAL 6: Reduced emissions through reduced energy consumption.
Off-Road-3. Electric Landscaping Equipment
s Air Quality GOAL 6: Reduced emissions through reduced energy consumption.
3.6.4.4 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Air Quality Program 6.3.1: Implement provisions of AB 939 and adopt incentives, regulations
and procedures to specify local recycling requirements (18.1b).
3.6.4.5 Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1. Methane Recovery
• Air Quality GOAL 6: Reduced emissions through reduced energy consumption.
Wastewater-2. Equipment Upgrades
• Air Quality GOAL 6: Reduced emissions through reduced energy consumption.
3.6.4.6 Water Conveyance
Water-3. Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
• Open Space & Conservation Element Standard 3: The use of natural and drought -tolerant
vegetation shall be encouraged for landscaping in order that maintenance and water
consumption are minimized.
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3.7 City of Fontana 0
3.7.1 City Summary
The City of Fontana is located in the valley, in southern San Bernardino County. Like other valley
cities, Fontana is close to major roadway arteries of southern California. The City's general plan
indicates over 6,000 acres (11,000 in the sphere of influence) denoted for commercial and industrial
uses, supporting trucking -based industries and warehouse distribution centers for many large
companies such as Mercedes Benz and Target Fontana is also home to a major regional medical
center that brings both employees and patients to the city. Other regional attractions include the
Center Stage Theater and the Lewis Library and Technology Center. These uses are reflected in the
city's GHG emissions profile.
Primary sources of GHG emissions in Fontana are light/medium-duty vehicles,
commercial/industrial electricity, and stationary sources (however, stationary sources are not
included when setting the City's reduction target). The City of Fontana covers approximately 42
square miles and had a population of 196,069 as of 2010 (193,913 in 2008), making Fontana the
second largest city in San Bernardino County and the twentieth largest city in California. Fontana
has grown at a rate of approximately 50% every 10 years, and is projected to reach a population of
222,717 by 2020 (an approximately 15% increase over 2008). Fontana's demographic composition
in 2010 was 47.4% White, 10% Black, 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.6% Asian, 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 29.8% from other races, and 4.9% from two or more
races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were 66.8%, which is larger than the statewide average
of 38%. The homeownership rate of 70% is much higher than the state average of 57% (U.S. Census
Bureau 2012).
Table 3-16 presents socioeconomic data for Fontana, including population, housing (single-family
and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-16. Socioeconomic Data for Fontana
Category 2008 2020
Population 193,913 222,717
Housing
48,573
57,482
Single -Family
38,193
45,010
Multifamily
10,380
12,472
Employment
47,622
53,652
Agricultural
67
86
Industrial
12, 968
15,150
Retail
14,528
15,383
Non -Retail
20,060
23,033
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3.7.2 Emission Reductions
Reduction Profiles —Fontana
The City of Fontana selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 15%
below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
combination of state (-83%) and local (^-17%) efforts. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low
carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state measures will reduce GHG emissions in Fontana's on -
road, solid waste, and building energy sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 66,464 MTCO2e
will be achieved primarily through the following local measures, in order of importance: Implement
SB X7-7 (Water-4); GHG Performance Standard for Existing Development (PS-1); and
Implementation of the SCS (Transportation-1). Fontana's reduction plan has the greatest impacts on
GHG emissions in the solid waste management, water conveyance, and on -road transportation
sectors.
The City of Fontana has adopted policy statements that contain transportation and land use related
actions to reduce vehicle greenhouse gas emissions throughout the SANBAG region. These policy
statements support the goals of SB 375 and the Sustainable Community Strategy (Transportation 1)
and include the following.
• Continue to support the regional bus system to provide intra-city service, inter -city service to
major employment centers, and connection to other regional transportation transfer points.
• Where needed and appropriate, require new development to provide transit facilities and
accommodations, such as bus shelters and turnouts, consistent with regionalagency plans and
existing and anticipated demands.
• Continue to implement traffic signal systems and intelligent transportation systems (ITS)
components (not limited to signal coordination, highway advisory radio, closed circuit
television, emergency vehicle signal preemption, etc.) along arterial roadways and sub -areas, in
accordance to the City's traffic Signal System Conceptual Buildout Plan and in compliance with
regional and appropriate ITS Architecture Master Plans
• Continue to develop non -motorized trails and bicycle routes as identified in the City's adopted
General Plan; Parks, Recreation and Trails Element and thew adopted Regional Non -Motorized
Transportation Plan.
• Require that all new development adjacent to non -motorized trails provide bicycle and
pedestrian routes linked to those facilities.
• Increase densities via transit oriented development in the core of the city adjacent to the Metro -
link and Omni -trans hub.
• Activity Centers should be linked with residential neighborhoods and be accessible by multiple
modes of transportation.
The bars in Figure 3-16 show Fontana's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 EAU emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remainingafter meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e.,15%
below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are overlaid
on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the total emissions reductions
achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority (-83%) of the
total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target
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Figure 3-16. Emissions Reduction Profile for Fontana
1.600AXHl
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,OW,00O
8 Roo,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
Local Reductions
66,464
zoos
State/[aunty
Reduct
321,5
l
`Remaining GHG
fmisslons,
998,269
MCI Plan
Reduction Profiles —Fontana
Reduction Goal
MOO
2020 Target
Figure 3-17 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
'Reduction Plan' scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-17 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ('Reduction Plan')
results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and demonstrates
that Fontana exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the greatest percent
reduction include the solid waste management, building energy, and water conveyance sectors.
Figure 3-18 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to the implementation of SB X7-7 (Water-4).
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Figure 3-17. Emissions by Sector for Fontana
I,doo,Ooo
1,40O,Ooo
1.2O0001)
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Table 3-17. Emission Reductions by Sector for Fontana
2020 WMh /4s
Reduction Profiles -Fontana
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■ SOW wasm manag n
• Olbsoad ctl*p
■ Ombad fnnportatbn
■ Bulding tna lly
2020
Emissions with
Sector
2008
2020 BAU
Reductions
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
483,683
556,973
152,699
404,274
27.4%
On -Road Transportation
635,066
690,099
190,870
499,229
27.7%
Off -Road Equipment
73,650
83,979
7,503
76,477
8.9%
Solid Waste Management
19,570
24,052
16,315
7,737
67.8%
Agriculture
3,850
1,962
0
1,962
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
7,842
9,064
992
8,072
10.9%
Water Conveyance
15,265
20,138
6,043
14,095
30.0%
GHG Performance Standard'
-
-
13,575
-
-
Total Emissions
1,238,926
1,386,267
387,998
998,269
28.0%
Reduction Goal
-
-
333,180
1,053,087
24.0%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
-
54,818
Per -Capita Emissions
6.4
6.2
4.5
Per -Job Emissions
26.0
25.8
18.6
Excluded Emissions:
131,922
151,072
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
* The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-18. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Fontana
3.7.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Proflles—Fontana
Table 3-18 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Fontana. For each measure, the short title
and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county control
and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-18. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Fontana
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
73,007
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
17,215
State-3
AB 1109
20,118
State-4
Solar Water Heating
477
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
2,656
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
168,956
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
15,287
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
7,503
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
2
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
16,314
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
3,324
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
2,638
Water-4(BE) _
lmplementSBX7-7 _
33,265
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1
Sustainable Communities Strategy
6,191
Transportation-2
Smart Bus Technologies
436
Wastewater Treatment
Water-4 (WT)
(mplementSBX7-7
992
Water Conveyance
Water-4
Implement SB X7-7
6,043
GHG Performance Standard
for New Development
PS-1
GHG Performance Standard for New Development(29%
13,575
below_ projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions
387,998
Notes:
*These are measures where the avoided annual GHG emissions are small relative to the effort to implement the
measure on the City's part. Although the City has selected this measure, ICF recommends that the City not pursue
this GHG reduction measure.
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance
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3.7.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Fontana's GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All policies
listed below are from the Fontana 2003 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of Fontana 2003).
In addition to state level measures, the City of Fontana selected numerous GHG reduction measures
in the building energy sector and several measures in wastewater and on -road sectors (Table 3-18).
However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs that broadly support energy
efficiency and sustainability across all sectors, even if the City did not select a specific GHG reduction
measure within the sector as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the
specific reduction measures the City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-
1). Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.7.4.1 Building Energy
• Air Quality Goal 3 Policy 7: The City shall require residential building construction to comply
with energy use guidelines detailed in Title 24 of the California Administrative Code and shall
promote and provide incentives for residential building construction that goes beyond the
guidelines detailed in Title 24.
• Air Quality Goal 3 Policy 5: The City shall promote and provide incentives for the use of
efficient heating equipment and other appliances, such as water heaters, swimming pool heaters,
cooking equipment, refrigerators, furnaces, and boiler units.
• Open Space & Conservation Element Goal 3.1 Policy 3: Encourage the preservation of natural
habitat in conjunction with private or public development projects.
• Air Quality Goal 3 Policy 2: Energy conservation shall be achieved through a combination of
incentives and regulations for private and public developments.
• Air Quality Goal 3 Policy 3: The City shall promote and provide incentives for the incorporation
of energy -efficient design elements, including appropriate site orientation and the use of shade
and windbreak trees to reduce fuel consumption for heating and cooling.
• Public Facilities, Services & Infrastructure Goal 10 Policy 4: "Smart" home design, equipped
with sensors for efficient heating and cooling, supports "green building" concepts of energy
efficiency and should be encouraged by the City when approving new development
Energy-2. Outdoor Lighting
• Air Quality Goal 3 Policy 2: Energy conservation shall be achieved through a combination of
incentives and regulations for private and public developments.
• Air Quality Goal 3 Policy 4: The City shall promote and provide incentives for the use of energy
efficient building materials/methods that reduce emissions.
• Air Quality Goal 3 Policy 11: Alternative energy sources development shall be promoted in
Fontana.
3.7.4.2 On -Road
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
• Land Use Goal 3 Policy 3: Circulation system improvements shall continue to be pursued that
facilitate connectivity across freeway and rail corridors.
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• Land Use Goal 3 Policy 4: Improvements shall bemade to transportation corridors that
promote physical connectivity and reflect consistently high aesthetic values.
• Land Use Goal S Policy 4: Downtown, its Metrolink Station and Transit Plaza, and the
surrounding community shall be accessible and connected by multiple modes of transportation
including pedestrian, bicycle, transit and automobile.
• Air Quality Goal 2 Policy 7: The City should manage parking supply to discourage auto use,
while ensuring that economic development goals will not be sacrificed.
• Air Quality Goal 2 Policy 6: Developers in our community shall work to reduce vehicle trips and
total vehicle miles traveled in projects that are approved here.
Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
• Circulation Element Goal 1 Policy 13: Provide new bus turnouts along appropriate arterials
based on and in coordination with, local and regional transit providers' bus routes and major
stops.
• Circulation Element Goal Policy 2: Establish connections between inter -city rail and major
activity centers to improve freight transfers and provide passenger service.
• Air Quality Goal 2 Policy 8: Efforts to expand bus, rail, and other forms of transit in the portion
of the South Coast Air Basin within San Bernardino County shall be cooperatively pursued with
Omnitrans, MTA and other transit providers.
• Air Quality Goal 2 Policy 10: The City shall manage traffic flow through signal synchronization,
while coordinating with and permitting the free flow of mass transit vehicles, as a way to achieve
enhanced mobility.
3.7.4.3 Off -Road
• Air Quality Goal 2 Policy 9: The City should invest in clean fuel systems on new local
government fleet vehicles as their service life ends, and promote similar actions by other units of
government.
• Air Quality Goal 2 Policy 11: Work with local industry and warehousing facilities to reduce
excessive idling at these facilities.
• Air Quality Goal 2 Policy 12: Work with local law enforcement to promote the citing of
unmanned vehicles observed idling at the roadside.
• Air Quality Goal 2 Policy 14: Heavy trucks shall be discouraged from excessive idling both at
the roadside and during unloading/loading operations.
3.7.4.4 Solid Waste Management
• Public Facilities, Services & Infrastructure Goal 7 Policy 1: Where joint programs offer
improved efficiency or reduced cost, the City shall collaborate with other entities in waste
recycling efforts.
• Public Facilities, Services & Infrastructure Goal 7 Policy 2: Services shall continue to be
provided to resident and business citizens that facilitate community cleanup, curbside
collections and diversion of oil and other hazardous waste materials.
• Public Facilities, Services & Infrastructure Goal 7 Policy 3: An aggressive public education
program shall be maintained to stimulate recycling, reuse and waste reduction by its resident
and business citizens
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3.7.4.5 Wastewater Treatment
• Air Quality Goal 3 Policy.11: Alternative energy sources development shall be promoted in
Fontana.
• Public Facilities, Services & Infrastructure Goal 6 Policy 3: An aggressive water -recycling
program shall be established and maintained in City.
• Open Space& Conservation Element Goal 3.1 Policy 1: Promote use of xeric (adapted to and
conditions) landscaping techniques in master planned communities, and other new land use
plans. Provide public information concerning xeric plant palettes and low water usage irrigation
systems.
• Open Space & Conservation Element Goal 3.1 Policy 3: Participate with the Inland Empire
Utilities Agency, the Fontana Water Company, the Cucamonga County Water District, and the
West San Bernardino County Water District to develop and implement water conservation
programs and to encourage the use of water conserving technologies, for indoor and outdoor
applications.
• Open Space & Conservation Element Goal 3.1 Policy 2: Replace existing turf areas and other
high water consuming landscaping within City street medians and parkways with xeric
vegetation and miscellaneous hardscape materials.
Wastewater-2. Equipment Upgrades
• Public Facilities, Services & Infrastructure Goal 6 Policy 4: Sufficient financial support for
wastewater system maintenance (repair, upgrade, replacement, preventive maintenance) shall
be devoted so that current levels of service, health and safety are sustained or improved.
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3.8 City of Grand Terrace
3.8.1 City Summary
The City of Grand Terrace is located in the valley of southern San Bernardino County between the
cities of San Bernardino and Riverside. Grand Terrace is predominantly a residential community
situated on the 1-215 freeway on a natural terrace between two mountain ranges. Only 18% of the
city is allocated to commercial and industrial uses (City of Grand Terrace General Plan 2010). The
city is known for quiet and safe streets, good schools, and access to natural areas. These
predominantly residential uses are reflected in the city's GHG profile.
The population of Grand Terrace in 2010 was 12,040, up from 11,768 in 2008. Population in Grand
Terrace has grown at a slower pace relative to other cities in San Bernardino County, approximately
6% per decade as opposed to 20% on average for the county. Grand Terrace encompasses an area of
3.6 square miles with no external sphere of influence. Grand Terrace's demographic composition in
2010 was 65.7% White, 5.6% Black, 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.5% Asian, 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,15.8% from other races, and 5.2% from two or more
races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were 39.1%. Grand Terrace is a mostly White and
Hispanic/Latino community with a slightly higher -than -average median household income ($62,335
versus $60,883 for the state) (U.S. Census Bureau 2012). Population in 2020 is expected to be
11,644, a slight decrease since 2008, yet GHG emissions are expected to increase from 86,075
MTCO2e to 88,210 MTCO2e by 2020 (excluding stationary sources), an increase of 2.5%.
Table 3-19 presents socioeconomic data for Grand Terrace, including population, housing (single-
family and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-19. Socioeconomic Data for Grand Terrace
Category
2008
2020
Population
11,768
11,644
Housing
4,303
4,554
Single -Family
Z689
Z841
Multifamily
1,614
1,712
Employment
3,019
3,160
Agricultural
0
0
Industrial
626
704
Retail
533
552
Non -Retail
1,860
1,904
3.8.2 Emission Reductions
The City of Grand Terrace selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is
15% below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
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combination of state (-82%) and local (-18%) efforts. The City actually exceeds the goal with only
state/county level actions (136% of goal), but has committed to several additional local measures.
The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state
measures will reduce GHG emissions in Grand Terrace's on -road, solid waste, and building energy
sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 4,369 MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the
following local measures, in order of importance: Implement SB X7-7 (Water-4); Smart Bus
Technologies (On -Road Transportation-2); and Equipment Upgrades at Wastewater Treatment
Plants (Wastewater-2). Grand Terrace's reduction plan has the greatest impacts on GHG emissions
in the solid waste management, building energy, and on -road transportation sectors.
The bars in Figure 3-19 show Grand Terrace's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions
forecast total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target
(i.e., 15% below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are
overlaid on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the total emissions
reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority
(-82%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-20 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction. Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-20 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Grand Terrace exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the solid waste management, building energy, and on -road
transportation sectors.
Figure 3-21 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to the implementation of SB X7-7 (Water-4).
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Figure 3-19. Emissions Reduction Profile for Grand Terrace
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
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Figure 3-20. Emissions by Sector for Grand Terrace
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Building Energy
33,593
35,395
9,503
25,891
26.9%
On -Road Transportation
41,7S6
41,436
11,791
29,645
28.5%
Off -Road Equipment
3,909
3,922
350
3,572
8.9%
Solid Waste Management
3,863
3,895
2,685
1,210
68.9%
Agriculture
116
59
0
59
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
476
474
45
429
9.4%
Water Conveyance
2,362
3,029
388
2,641
12.8%
GHG Performance Standard*_
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_
86,075
88,210
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63,441
28.1%
Reduction Goal
15,046
73,164
17.1%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
-
-
9,723
Per -Capita Emissions
7.3
7.6
5.4
Per -Job Emissions
28.5
27.9
20.1
Excluded Emissions.
7,348
7,781
-
-
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The GHG Performance standard for New Development is not a sector
of the inventory,
but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting
reductions in multiple sectors.
Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-21. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Grand Terrace
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
3.8.3 Reduction Measures
Table 3-21 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Grand Terrace. For each measure, the
short title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-21. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Grand Terrace
Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
4,071
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
464
State-3
AB 1109
1,270
State-4
Solar Water Heating
38
State-S
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
166
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
10,436
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
919
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
350
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
0
County-1
San Bernardino County Plan Landfill Controls
2,68S
_
Local Measures
_GHG
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
129
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
160
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
63
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
316
Water-4(BE)
lmplementSBX7-7
Z827
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-2
Smart Bus Technologies
436
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45
Water Conveyance
Water-4 Implement SB X7-7 388
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development(29% 6
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions y 24,769
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city; which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance
3.8.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Grand Terrace's GHG
reduction measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All
policies listed below are from the Grand Terrace 2010 General Plan unless otherwise noted City of
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(Grand Terrace 2010). ). In addition to state level measures, the City of Grand Terrace selected a
variety of measures across nearly all sectors (Table 3-21). However, the City's General Plan includes
policies and programs that broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability even if it is not
closely tied to a specific measure as part of this plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific
reduction measures the City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1).
Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.8.4.1 Building Energy
• Policy 4.6.3: The City shall encourage energy and environmentally sustainable design in new
land development projects using the standards of LEED
• Policy 9.4.2: The City shall provide trees and other landscaping along all arterial highways
• Policy 4.7.7: The City shall promote energy conservation efforts in new and existing residences
and businesses.
• Policy 8.2.4: Support the development of cost saving and energy conserving construction
techniques.
• Policy 9.1.2: The City shall incorporate energy conservation measures into conditions of
approval for new development projects.
• Policy 9.3.2: Site and building design in new developments should maximize opportunities for
efficient energy performance.
Energy-1. Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
• Policy 4.6.1: The City shall establish an energy conservation policy and implementation
program for all City facilities.
• Policy 4.6.2: The City shall implement a public outreach program to provide the public with
information regarding energy conservation practices and programs.
• Policy 4.7.7: The City shall promote energy conservation efforts in new and existing residences
and businesses.
• Policy 9.1.1: The City shall work with Southern California Edison to promote energy
conservation at residences and businesses.
• Policy 9.8.2: The City shall actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions from public facilities
throughout the community.
• Policy 8.3.5: Encourage the use of rehabilitation assistance programs to make residences more
energy efficient.
Energy-2. Outdoor Lighting
• Policy4.6.1: The City shall establish an energy conservation policy and implementation
program for all City facilities.
• Policy 4.6.2: The City shall implement a public outreach program to provide the public with
information regarding energy conservation practices and programs.
• Policy 4.7.7: The City shall promote energy conservation efforts in new and existing residences
and businesses.
• Policy 9.8.2: The City shall actively reduce greenhouse gas emissions from public facilities
throughout the community.
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Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Policy 2.5.3 Energy efficiency shall be encouraged in all future development.
• Policy 4.7.7: The City shall promote energy conservation efforts in new and existing residences
and businesses.
• Policy 8.2.4: Support the development of cost saving and energy conserving construction
techniques.
• Policy 9.1.2: The City shall incorporate energy conservation measures into conditions of
approval for new development projects.
• Policy 9.3.2: Site and building design in new developments should maximize opportunities for
efficient energy performance.
3.8.4.2 On -Road
• Policy 3.1.4: Coordinate with transportation planning, programming and implementation
agencies.
• Policy 3.4.1: Develop a system of continuous and convenient bicycle routes designed to connect
schools, residential areas, shopping centers, parks, and employment areas.
• Policy 3.4.2: The City shall promote and facilitate the use of bicycles as an alternative mode of
transportation through the development of a City-wide network of bikeways.
• Policy 3.5.3: The City shall encourage and facilitate pedestrian movement by creating
environments that are conducive to walking and maintaining a "human scale" of development
• Policy 4.7.3: The City shall encourage land use planning and urban design that reduces vehicle
trips through mixed use development, consolidation of commercial uses along arterial highways,
and pedestrian connection between residential and commercial uses.
Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
• Policy 3.5.2: The City shall participate in local and regional public transit programs.
a Policy 3.5.4: The City shall work closely with the regional transit agencies to ensure convenient
and the affordable bus service continues to be available to local residents.
3.8.4.3 Off -Road
• Policy 9.3.1: Incorporate "green" building practices into the review of all new or renovated
development projects.
• Policy 4.7.6: The City shall implement policies and procedures designed to reduce emissions
generated by construction activities including enforcement of SCAQMD Rule 403.
3.8.4.4 Solid Waste Management
• Policy 4.6.4: The City shall work with its franchisedsolid waste collection company to
implement recycling programs designed to reduce the per capita waste generation within the
City while responding to the requirements of the California Integrated Waste Management Act of
1989.
• Policy 7.4.1: Work with the City's franchise waste collection company to ensure an effective and
efficient waste collection program for all City residents and businesses.
• Policy 7.4.3: Work with the County and the City's waste hauler to implement effective recycling
programs to reduce the total amount of waste requiring disposal.
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• Policy 9.2.1: The City shall reduce the use of disposable products at all City facilities.
• Policy 9.2.2: Require all new development projects to recycle construction and demolition
wastes.
• Policy 9.2.3: The. City shall work with its franchise waste collection company to expand current
recycling programs.
3.8.4.5 Wastewater Treatment
• Policy 7.2.3: Work with Riverside Highland Water Company to promote water conservation and
education programs.
• Policy 4.6.1: The City shall establish an energy conservation policy and implementation program
for all City facilities.
• Policy 4.7.7: The City shall promote energy conservation efforts in new and existing residences
and businesses.
3.8.4.6 Water Conveyance
• Policy 7.2.3: Work with Riverside Highland Water Company to promote water conservation and
education programs.
• Policy 9.3.1: Incorporate "green" building practices into the review of all new or renovated
development projects.
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3.9 City of Hesperia
3.9.1 City Summary
The City of Hesperia is located in the far southwestern corner of the Mojave Desert, also known as
the Victor Valley. Both the Mojave River and the California Aqueduct Flow through Hesperia.
Founded in 1891, Hesperia has a rural and agricultural history and portions of the city contain rural
residential and agricultural uses today. Many residents keep livestock and horses within the city
limits. Hesperia has modest commercial and industrial activity relative to other cities in the region,
with the exception of some cement manufacturing. The GHG inventory below reflects these uses.
Hesperia has a high -desert climate with daytime temperatures in summer often exceeding 100OF but
with a large range between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Winter temperatures can be below
freezing. For these reasons, homes and businesses in the high desert typically use more energy per
capita to warm and cool buildings relative to more moderate climate zones in California.
The population of Hesperia in 2010 was 90,173, up from 89,617 in 2008, making Hesperia the
seventh largest city in San Bernardino County. Hesperia's demographic composition in 2010 was
61.1% White, 5.8% Black, 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.1% Asian, 0.3% Native
Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 24.5% from other races, and 4.9% from two or more races.
Persons of Hispanic or Latina origin were 48.9%. This is slightly higher than the statewide average
population of residents of Hispanic or Latino origin (38%). The city also has a high homeownership
rate of 71% (U.S. Census Bureau 2012). The population is expected to increase by 10% compared to
2008. GHG emissions are projected to increase by approximately 22%, due to expected growth in
both commercial and residential activity. A 22% growth in employment is expected in Hesperia
before 2020, one of the highest in the county.
Table 3-22 presents socioeconomic data for Hesperia, including population, housing (single-family
and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-22. Socioeconomic Data for Hesperia
Category 2008 2020
Population 89,617 98,163
Housing ` �26,266 28,892
Single -Family 21,546 23,700
Multifamily 4,720 5,192
Employment 15,537 20,438
Agricultural
80
146
Industrial
4,217
6,184
Retail
3,993
4,762
Non -Retail
7,247
9,345
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Reduction Profiles —Hesperia
In 2010, the City of Hesperia completed a CAP. The City participated in this regional effort as a study
to inform their decision to update or revise their existing CAP. As part of this effort; the City of
Hesperia has selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 29% below its
projected level of GHG emissions in 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
combination of state (-73%) and local (-27%) efforts. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low
carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state measures will reduce GHG emissions in Hesperia's on -
road, off -road, and building energy sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 45,942 MTCOZe will
be achieved primarily through the following local measures, in order of importance: Solar
Installations for Existing Housing (Energy-7); GHG Performance Standard for Existing Development
(PS-1); Water Efficiency Renovations for Existing Buildings (Water-2). Hesperia's Plan has the
greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the building energy, on -road transportation, and off -road
equipment sectors.
In October 2008, the City adopted the Main Street and Freeway Corridor Specific Plan. This plan
includes the Urban Design Framework, which establishes a network of multimodal corridors that
feature open space, parks and street improvements to facilitate pedestrian and bicycle movement
throughout the city. The Framework also includes bus routes and equestrian trails.
In addition, the City updated its General Plan in 2010. The Circulation Element includes the
Transportation Plan, depicting the City's arterial street system. All of the City's arterial street
sections include expanded sidewalks or bike paths.
The element also features the non -motorized Transportation Plan, which depicts a complete
network of bike trails, linking the City's schools and parks. These maps and associated general plan
goals will support the objectives of SB 375 and the Sustainable Communities Strategy
(Transportation-1) through a wide range of implementation policies, including the following.
• Implementation Policy CI-1.1: Systematically improve the public roadway system to meet
existing and future demands within the planning area.
• Implementation Policy CI-1.2: Establish and maintain standards for a variety of street
classifications to serve both local and regional traffic.
• Implementation Policy CI-1.3: Ensure that the appropriate street design is provided for all
streets based on their designation on the City's adopted Transportation Plan (Exhibit CI-1).
• Implementation Policy CI-1.11: Encourage alternative modes of transportation including bus,
bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian through street design.
• Implementation Policy CI-1.12: Provide for a safe and efficient pedestrian network.
• Implementation Policy CI-5.1: Provide a wide range of travel alternatives to the use of single
occupancy vehicles.
• Implementation Policy CI-5.2: Work with Caltrans and San Bernardino Associated
Governments (SANBAG) to provide additional park -and -ride lots at key locations near existing
and proposed interchanges with Interstate 15.
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Implementation Policy CI-5.3: Continue to participate with the Victor Valley Transit Authority
to ensure there are adequate routes to provide efficient, adequate, safe service for the
community.
• Implementation Policy CI-5.4: Continue to work with and support the Victor Valley Transit
Authority in providing transit facilities for elderly and handicapped residents.
The bars in Figure 3-22 show Hesperia's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e., 29%
below its projected level of GHG emissions in 2020). The contribution of state/county and local
reductions are overlaid on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the
total emissions reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for
the majority (--73%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-23 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-23 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Hesperia exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the wastewater treatment, building energy, and on -road
transportation sectors.
Figure 3-24 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector and due to Solar Installation for Existing Housing (Energy-7).
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420,702
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175,682
202,584
63,042
139,542
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On -Road Transportation
255,860
314,249
87,282
226,967
27.8%
Off -Road Equipment
27,949
31,045
3,983
27,062
12.8%
Solid Waste Management
7,007
8,858
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8,113
8.4%
Agriculture
5,572
2,840
0
2,840
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Wastewater Treatment
3,624
3,995
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Water Conveyance
11,677
28,968
3,426
25,542
11.8%
GHG Performance Standard*
-
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13,418
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487,372
592,539
171,949
420,590
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Reduction Goal
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420,702
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Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
-
112
-
Per -Capita Emissions
5.4
6.0
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Per -Job Emissions
31.4
29.0
20.6
Excluded Emissions:
50,216
71,693
-
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions
in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete
description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-24. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Hesperia
3.9.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles —Hesperia
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-24 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Hesperia. For each measure, the short
title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-24. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Hesperia
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
24,924
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
6,070
State-3
AB 1109
6,928
State-4
Solar Water Heating
240
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
45
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
77,934
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
6,963
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
2,774
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
102
County-1 _
San Bernardino County G_HG Plan Landfill Controls
28
Local Measures r
_
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
2,911
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
1,447
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
138
Energy-6
Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
442
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
14,012
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
995
Land Use-1 (BE)*
Tree Planting Programs
1
Wastewater-2(BE)
Equipment Upgrades
1,680
Water-1 (BE)
Require Tierl Voluntary CALGreen Standardsfor New
Construction
283
Water-2 (BE)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
2 927
Water Efficiency
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1 Sustainable Communities Strategy 2,385
OffRoad-1 Electric -Powered Construction Equipment 1,085
OffRoad-3 Electric Landscaping Equipment 124
Solid Waste Management
Waste-2 Waste Diversion 616
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1
Methane Recovery
21
Water-1 (WT)*
Require Tier l Voluntary CALGreen Standardsfor New
4
Construction
Water-2 (WT)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
28
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Water Efficiency_
Water Conveyance
Water-1
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New
856
Construction
Water-2
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
867
Water Efficiency
Water-3
Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
1,121
Wastewater-3 (WC)
Recycled Water
581.
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Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development (30% 13,418
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions
Notes:
These are measures where the avoided annual GHG emissions are small relative to the effort to implement the
measure on the City's part. Although the City has selected this measure, ICF recommends that the City not pursue
this GHG reduction measure.
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because thestandard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). Theabbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT= Wastewater Treatment WC =
Water Conveyance
3.9.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Hesperia's.GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All policies
listed below are from the Hesperia 2010 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of Hesperia
2010). In addition to state level measures, the City of Hesperia selected a variety of measures across
nearly all sectors (Table 3-24). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs that
broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability even if it is not closely tied to a specific measure
as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the
City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific
GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.9.4.1 Building Energy
• Implementation Policy LU-6.2: Promote sustainable building practices that go beyond the
requirements of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code, and encourage energy -efficient
design elements, consistent with Policy LU-6.1.
• Implementation Policy: CN-7.2: Encourage the use of green building standards and LEED or
similar programs in both private and public projects.
a Implementation Policy: CN 8.7: Promote energy conservation through site layout, building
design, natural light and efficient mechanical and electrical products in development.
Energy-1. Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
• Implementation Policy: CN-7.4: Educate the public about energy conservation techniques.
• Implementation Policy: CN-7.5: Coordinate with the local energy provider in developing
policies and procedures to reduce energy consumption in existing and future developments.
• Implementation Policy: CN-7.3: Provide incentives like technical assistance and low interest
loans for projects that are energy efficient and contain energy conservation measures
• Implementation Policy: CN-7.6: Encourage residents and businesses to utilize the incentives
provided by the local energy providers to retrofit their buildings and businesses for energy
efficiency and conservation.
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• Implementation Policy LU-6.1: Promote the use of green building standards and LEED, or
other equivalent programs, in both private and public projects.
• Implementation Policy: CN-7.4: Educate the public about energy conservation techniques.
• Implementation Policy: CN 8.9: Promote sustainable principles in development that conserves
such natural resources as air quality and energy resources.
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Implementation Policy: CN-8.4: Promote the utilization of alternative energy resources such as
wind and solar in new development.
• Implementation Policy: CN 8.9: Promote sustainable principles in development that conserves
such natural resources as air quality and energy resources.
Energy-6. Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
• Implementation Policy: CN-8.4: Promote the utilization of alternative energy resources such as
wind and solar in new development.
• Implementation Policy: CN 8.9: Promote sustainable principles in development that conserves
such natural resources as air quality and energy resources.
Energy-7. Solar Installation for Existing Housing
• Implementation Policy: CN-8.4: Promote the utilization of alternative energy resources such as
wind and solar in new development.
• Implementation Policy: CN 8.9: Promote sustainable principles in development that conserves
such natural resources as air quality and energy resources.
Energy-8. Solar Installation for Existing Commercial/industrial
• Implementation Policy: CN-8.4: Promote the utilization of alternative energy resources such as
wind and solar in new development.
• Implementation Policy: CN 8.9: Promote sustainable principles in development that conserves
such natural resources as air quality and energy resources.
Land, Use-1 (BE). Tree Planting
• Implementation Policy: CN-7.5: Coordinate with the local energy provider in developing
policies and procedures to reduce.energy consumption in existing and future developments.
• Implementation Policy LU-3.4: Encourage the beautification of pedestrian areas, particularly
through the use of landscaping.
• Implementation Policy LU-3.8: Incorporate landscape plantings into commercial developments
to define and emphasize entrances, inclusive of those areas along the front of a building facing a
parking lot.
• Implementation Policy LU-4.7: Incorporate landscape plantings into industrial projects to
define and emphasize entrances, inclusive of those areas along the front of a building facing a
parking lot.
• Implementation Policy LU-6.5: Encourage development that incorporates green building
practices to conserve natural resources as part of sustainable development practices.
Land Use-2 (BE). Promote Rooftop Gardens
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3.9.4.2 On -Road
• Implementation Policy CI-5.3: Continue to participate with the Victor Valley Transit Authority
to ensure there are adequate routes to provide efficient, adequate, safe service for the
community.
• Implementation Policy CI-5.4: Continue to work with and support the Victor Valley Transit
Authority in providing transit facilities for elderly and handicapped residents.
• Implementation Policy LU-6.7: Encourage the development of public facilities in a manner
which assures adequate levels of service, while remaining compatible with existing and future
land uses.
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
• Implementation Policy CI-1.11: Encourage alternative modes of transportation including bus,
bicycle, pedestrian, and equestrian through street design.
• Implementation Policy CI-1.13: Where feasible, create opportunities for recreation through the
establishment of interconnected trail systems throughout the community.
• Implementation Policy CI-1.12: Provide for a safe and efficient pedestrian network.
• Implementation Policy CI-1.14: Coordinate with San Bernardino County Flood Control District
and Southern California Edison Company to promote utilization of easements for the trail
system.
• Implementation Policy CI-2.8: Reduce trip generation through development and
implementation of Transportation Demand Management Programs.
• Implementation Policy CI-S.1: Provide a wide range of travel alternatives to the use of single
occupancy vehicles.
• Implementation Policy CI-5.2: Work with Caltrans and SANBAG to provide additional park -
and -ride lots at key locations.
• Implementation Policy: OS-6.1: Provide an interconnecting plan in conjunction with
surrounding agencies to provide regional trails.
• Implementation Policy LU-2.4: Utilize mixed -use development to create unique and varied
housing.
• Implementation Policy LU-6.4: Encourage sustainable development that incorporates green
building best practices and involves the reuse of previously developed property and/or vacant
sites within a built-up area
3.9.4.3 Off -Road
Off-Road-1. Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
• Implementation Policy: CN- 9.2: Implement measures to reduce exhaust emissions from
construction equipment
Off-Road-3. Electric Landscaping Equipment
• Implementation Policy: CN-7.4: Educate the public about energy conservation techniques.
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3.9.4.4 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Implementation Policy: CN 8.8: Continue the existing recycling program and utilization of the
material recovery facility program while exploring additional methods of reducing waste.
• Implementation Policy LU-6.3: Support sustainable building practices that encourage the use
of recycled or other building materials that promote environmental quality, economic vitality,
and social benefits. Support construction, and operational practices that limit impacts to the
environment.
3.9.4.5 Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1. Methane Recovery
• Implementation Policy: CN-8.4: Promote the utilization of alternative energy resources such as
wind and solar in new development.
• Implementation Policy: CN 8.9: Promote sustainable principles in development that conserves
such natural resources as air quality and energy resources.
3.9.4.6 Water Conveyance
Water-1. Voluntary CALGreen: New Construction
• Implementation Policy: CN-1.1: Promote the use of desert vegetation with low water usage and
drought tolerant materials in landscaped areas.
• Implementation Policy: CN-1.6: Encourage the use of low-water consumption fixtures in
homes and businesses.
• Implementation Policy: CN-1.7: Require new development to use new technology, features,
equipment and other methods to reduce water consumption.
Water-2. Renovate Existing Buildings
• Implementation Policy: CN-1.1: Promote the use of desert vegetation with low water usage and
drought tolerant materials in landscaped areas.
• Implementation Policy: CN-1.2: Educate residents on water conservation methods with best
practices and tips.
• Implementation Policy: CN-1.6: Encourage the use of low-water consumption fixtures in
homes and businesses.
Water-3. Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
• Implementation Policy: CN-1.1: Promote the use of desert vegetation with low water usage and
drought tolerant materials in landscaped areas.
• Implementation Policy: CN-1.2: Educate residents on water conservation methods with best
practices and tips.
• Implementation Policy: CN-1.6: Encourage the use of low-water consumption fixtures in
homes and businesses.
• Implementation Policy: CN-1.7: Require new development to use new technology, features,
equipment and other methods to reduce water consumption.
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3.10 City of Highland
3.10.1 City Summary
The City of Highland is located on the far eastern side of the San Bernardino Valley, east of the City of
San Bernardino and north of the City of Redlands. The city is bordered on the north by the San
Bernardino Mountains. Highland is primarily a residential community, with over 60% of the city's
19 square miles planned for residential uses and another 20% for open spaces. The GHG inventory
below reflects these largely residential uses, with primary sources of GHG emissions in Highland of
light/medium-duty vehicles (43%), residential electricity (13%), and residential natural gas (13%).
Like other valley cities, Highland was founded in the late 1800s with ties to agriculture and the
railways. Highland's population was 53,014 in 2010 (52,986 in 2008), up from 29,500 in 1987 when
the City incorporated, an increase of approximately 79%. Highland's demographic composition in
2010 was 52.4% White, 11.1% Black,1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.4% Asian, 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 22.3% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more
races. Persons of Hispanic or Latina origin were 48.1%. Highland has a higher than average
percentage of Black and Hispanic/Latino residents (the statewide average is 6% and 38%,
respectively). Over 22% of residents are foreign born (U.S. Census Bureau 2012). Population in 2020
is expected to be 58,646, an increase of only 11% since 2008. Highland anticipates a 28% increase in
employment before 2020.
Table 3-25 presents socioeconomic data for Highland, including population, housing (single-family
and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-25. Socioeconomic Data for Highland
Category
2008
2020
Population
52,986
58,646
Housing
15,436
17,713
Single -Family
11,439
13,109
Multifamily
3,997
4,604
Employment
6,037
7,757
Agricultural
0
2
Industrial
1,376
1,999
Retail
1,353
1,659
Non -Retail
3,309
4,097
3.10.2 Emission Reductions
The City of Highland selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 22%
below its projected emissions in 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to reduction
measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a combination of
state (-79%) and local (-21%) efforts. The City actually exceeds the goal with only state/county
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level actions (102% of goal), but has committed to several additional local measures. The Pavley
vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state measures will
reduce GHG emissions in Highland's on -road, solid waste, and building energy sectors in 2020. An
additional reduction of 18,282 MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the following local
measures, in order of importance: Implement SB X7-7 (Water-4); GHG Performance Standard (PS-
1); and Smart Bus Technologies (Transportation-2). Highland's reduction plan has the greatest
impacts on GHG emissions in the building energy, solid waste management, and on -road
transportation sectors.
The bars in Figure 3-25 show Highland's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e., 22%
below its projected emissions in 2020). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are
overlaid on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the total emissions
reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority
(-79%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-26 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-26 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Highland exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the building energy, solid waste management, and on -road
transportation sectors.
Figure 3-27 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to the implementation of SB X7-7 (Water-4).
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Figure 3-25. Emissions Reduction Profile for Highland
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50,000
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GHG Reduction Plan Summary
2008
State/County
Reduttlo
68,026.
Local Reduc iR
18,282
Remaining GHG
Err lone,
217,230
2020 Plan
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Reductlon 6081
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Figure 3-26. Emissions by Sector for Highland
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100,000
250,000
200,000
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2008
2020 BAU
Reductions
2020
Emissions with
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
100,948
120,044
35,119
84,925
29.3%
On -Road Transportation
133,010
145,050
40,424
104,626
27.9%
Off -Road Equipment
11,736
13,319
1,280
12,040
9.6%
Solid Waste Management
9,533
10,957
3,715
7,242
33.9%
Agriculture
715
364
0
364
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
2,143
2,387
271
2,116
11.3%
Water Conveyance
8,974
11,417
2,387
9,030
20.9%
GHG Performance Standard*
-
-
3,114
Total Emissions
267,058
303,538
86,308
217,230
28.40A
Reduction Goal 66,778 236,760 22.0%
Goal Met? Yes Yes Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal - 19,530
Per -Capita Emissions 5.0 5.2 - 3.7
Per -Job Emissions 44.2 39.1 28.0
Excluded Emissions: 15,615 20,364 -
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-27. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Highland
3.10.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles —Highland
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-27 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Highland. For each measure, the short
title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-27. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Highland
Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
State/County Measures _
State-1 Renewable Portfolio Standard 14,504
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
4,227
State-3
AB 1109
3,902
State-4
Solar Water Heating
147
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
354
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
36,772
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
3,216
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
1,190
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
0
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
3,715
--------------...
Local Measures
— ------------,— __—...—.---------
Building Energy
-
---
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
113
Energy-5
Solar Installation for New Commercial
138
Water-4(BE) ImplementSBX7-7 _ _ 11,734
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-2 Smart Bus Technologies 436
Off -Road Equipment
OffRoad-2 Idling Ordinance 90
Wastewater Treatment
Water-4(WT) ImplementSBX7-7 271
Water Conveyance --- ---—_------�—`---
Water-4 Implement SB X7-7 2,387
GHG Performance Standard for New Development T
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development (29% 3,114
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions 86,308
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance
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3.10.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Highland's GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All policies
listed below are from the Highland 2006 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of Highland
2006). In addition to state levelmeasures, the City of Highland selected GHG reduction measures
related to solar energy, SmartBus Technologies and wastewater treatment as well as a Performance
Standard for new Development (Table 3-27). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and
programs that broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability across all sectors, even if the City
did not select a specific GHG reduction measure within the sector as part of this Reduction Plan.
Relevant General Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the City selected are listed under
the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction measure are
listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.10.4.1 Building Energy
• Goal 5.16 Policy 2: Monitor energy usage for all City facilities.
• Goal 5.16 Policy 4: Distribute energy -conservation information, in both English and Spanish, to
residents and businesses.
• Goal 5.17 Policy 11: Participate in the CEEP (Community Energy Efficiency Program) Certificate
and Recognition Program.
• Goal 10.12 Policy 1: Encourage landscaping practices that increase energy efficiency and
conserve natural resources
• Goal 5.17 Policy 1: Encourage energy and environmentally sustainable designs —such as "Green
Development Standards" —in the design and approval of new projects.
• Goal 5.17 Policy 7: Encourage energy -efficient retrofitting of existing buildings, where practical,
throughout the City including assisting applicants in the installation of more efficient HVAC
(heating, ventilation, air conditioning) systems.
• Goal 5.19 Policy 13: Continue comprehensive efforts to reduce energy consumption.
• Goal 5.17 Policy 10: Adopt LEED design standards for public buildings.
• Goal 6.8 Policy 1S: Enforce compliance of new development with the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Goal 5.16 Policy 1: Consolidate and adopt energy -saving practices for all City departments.
• Goal 5.16 Policy 5: Coordinate energy -related policies and actions with local utilities and energy
agencies.
• Goal 5.17 Policy 8: Distribute and participate in incentive programs for incorporation of solar
and photovoltaic panels (active solar) into existing or new buildings.
• Goal 1O.12 Policy 6: Encourage site planning and building orientation that maximizes solar and
wind resources for cooling and heating.
• Goal 6.8 Policy 7: Support current incentive programs that recognize and reward developments
using new and innovative emission reduction techniques such as innovative efficient window
glazing, wall insulation, and ventilation systems; efficient air conditioning, heating, and
appliances; use of passive solar design, and solar heating systems; use of energy cogeneration
and/or use of waste energy; and landscape techniques that reduce water consumption and
provide passive solar benefits.
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Energy-S. Solar Installation for New Commercial
• Goal 5.16 Policy 1: Consolidate and adopt energy -saving practices for all City departments.
• Goal 5.16 Policy 5: Coordinate energy -related policies and actions with local utilities and energy
agencies.
• Goal S.17 Policy 8: Distribute and participate in incentive programs for incorporation of solar
and photovoltaic panels (active solar) into existing or new buildings.
• Goal 6.8 Policy 7: Support current incentive programs that recognize and reward developments
using new and innovative emission reduction techniques such as use of passive solar design, and
solar heating systems; and landscape techniques that reduce water consumption and provide
passive solar benefits.
• Goal 10.5 Policy 4: Provide ample landscaping for internal parking areas using landscaped bays
and overstory shade trees.
• Goal 10.12 Policy 1: Encourage landscaping practices that increase energy efficiency and
conserve natural resources.
• Goal 10.12 Policy 2: Planting trees and incorporating landscaped berms to provide shade and
wind buffering.
• Goal 5.1 Policy 9: Preserve mature trees, natural hydrology, native plant materials and areas of
visual interest.
• Goal 5.6 Policy 10: To the extent possible, require the preservation of existing native trees and
shrubs.
• Goal 6.8 Policy 1S: Enforce compliance of new development with the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
• Goal 5.16 Policy 4: Provide ample landscaping for internal parking areas using landscaped bays
and overstory shade trees.
3.10.4.2 On -Road
• Goal 3.1 Policy 10: Encourage major employers to reduce vehicular trips by offering incentive
concepts discussed in the General Plan Circulation Element, including but not limited to reduced
transit passes and preferential parking for ridesharing.
• Goal 2.10 Policy 3: Provide access to multiple modes of travel, including pedestrian, bicycle,
transit and automobile.
• Goal 3.4 Policy 11: Encourage and improve pedestrian connections from residential
neighborhoods to retail activity centers, employment centers, schools, parks, open space areas
and community centers.
• Goal 3.4 Policy 13: Support the planning of sidewalks of appropriate width to allow the
provision of buffers to shield nonmotorized traffic from vehicles.
• Goal 3.7: Protect and encourage bicycle travel. (All Policies).
• Goal 5:19 Policy 14: Offer incentives to home -based businesses, carpool networks and park -
and -ride facilities.
• Goal 6.8 Policy 9: Reduce work trips in the City and peak period auto travel by enforcing the
City's Transportation Demand Ordinance; supporting current staggered, flexible, and
compressed work schedules in public agencies; working with private agencies to encourage
work schedule flexibility programs for employers with more than 25 employees in a single
location; educating city residents on the advantagesof ride sharing and public transit; and
encouraging the development of job -intensive uses within designated employment centers for
local residents.
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• Goal 6.0 Policy 11: Reduce the number of vehicles driven to work by requiring as part of the
development review process that preferential parking be included in parking lot designs to high
occupancy vehicles, vanpools, and shuttle services, if applicable.
• Goal 10.12 Policy 5: Encourage transit -oriented, infiill development to make efficient use of
existing land.
Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
• Goal 3.5: Promote bus service and paratransit improvements. (All Policies).
• Goal S.12 Policy 5: Where possible, designate and design new trail development near transit
routes or heavily traveled areas.
3.10.4.3 Off -Road
Off-Road-2. Idling Ordinance
• Goal 6.8 Policy 3: Create and integrate innovative local emissions reducing pilot programs into
city plans for future government facilities and equipment.
3.10.4.4 Solid Waste Management
• Goal 4.5 Policy 3: Reduce the volume of solid waste material sent to landfills by continuing
source reduction, recycling and composting programs in compliance with State law and
encouraging the participation of all residents and businesses in these programs.
• Goal 4.5 Policy 4: Increase the price paid for recycling glass and plastic from private vendors.
• Goal 5.18 Policy 2: Where joint programs offer improved efficiency or reduced cost, collaborate
withother entities in waste recycling efforts.
• Goal 5.18 Policy 3: Maintain a comprehensive public education program, coordinated, in part,
through the Environmental Learning Center, to stimulate recycling, reuse and waste reduction by
its resident and businesses.
• Goal 10.12 Policy 9: Encourage local recycling and composting initiatives at the neighborhood
level.
3.10.4.5 Wastewater Treatment
• Goal 5.16 Policy 1: Consolidate and adopt energy -saving practices for all City departments.
• Goal 5.16 Policy 2: Monitor energy usage for all City facilities.
• Goal 5.17 Policy 11: Participate in the CEEP (Community Energy Efficiency Program) Certificate
and Recognition Program.
• Goal 4.3 Policy 3: Encourage Grey Water Recycling, especially for residential use irrigation.
• Goal 5.1 Policy 9: Preserve mature trees, natural hydrology, native plant materials and areas of
visual interest.
• Goal 5.16 Policy 5: Coordinate energy -related policies and actions with local utilities and energy
agencies.
• Goal 6.8 Policy 4: Support the development and use of alternative fuel sources for
transportation -related activities to reduce local government energy demand.
• Goal 6.8 Policy 7: Support current incentive programs that recognize and reward developments
using new and innovative emission reduction techniques such as the use of waste energy.
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• Goal 10.12 Policy 1: Encourage landscaping practices that increase energy efficiency and
conserve natural resources
• Goal 5.6 Policy 11: Within each model home complex, require that homes incorporate a
specified amount of drought -tolerant landscaping.
• Goal 5.6 Policy 5: Ensure that the latest water -saving technologies for domestic and landscaping
uses are incorporated into new developments or retrofitted into existing developments where
intensification is proposed.
• Goal 5.6 Policy 12: Require residential builders to provide information, including a plant palette
ofxeriscape species, to prospective buyers of new homes within the City of Highland regarding
drought -tolerant planting concepts.
• Goal 5.6 Policy 3: Continue to specify and install water -conserving plumbing fixtures and
fittings in public facilities such as parks, community centers and government buildings in
accordance with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
i Goal 5.6 Policy 13: Where possible, require the extensive use of mulch in landscape areas to
improve the water -holding capacity of the soil by reducing evaporation and soil compaction.
• Goal 10.12 Policy 1: Encourage landscaping practices that increase energy efficiency and
conserve natural resources.
• Goal 10.12 Policy 3: Using native and drought -tolerant landscaping ("xeriscaping") and drip
irrigation to conserve water resources.
• Goal SA Policy 6: Encourage the use of drought -tolerant plants and water -efficient landscape
design.
• Goal S.6 Policy 9: Consider underground irrigation techniques to conserve water.
• Goal 5.6 Policy 15: Establish landscape maintenance districts along streets for water
conservation purposes.
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3.11 City of Loma Linda
3.11.1 City Summary '
The City of Loma Linda is located in the San Bernardino Valley, east of Colton, south of San
Bernardino, and west of Redlands. Loma Linda is home to the Loma Linda University Medical Center,
drawing employees from all over the region and patients and students from all over the world. Loma
Linda is primarily a residential community that has grown up around the medical center and
university. The GHG emissions below reflect these land uses.
Climate in Loma Linda is similar to other valley cities with warm summers, mild winters, and less
than 15 inches of rain per year.
Loma Linda encompasses approximately 7.5 miles (10.5 miles in the planning area). The population
in Loma Linda in 2010 was 23,261 (23,027 in 2008) and is expected to grow to 26,746 by 2020, an
increase of 16% over the 2008 population. Loma Linda's demographic composition in 2010 was
47.8% White, 8.7% Black, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 28.3% Asian, 0.7% Native
Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 8.7% from other races, and 5.4% from two or more races.
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were 22.2%. Loma Linda has a larger Asian population than
average compared to the state (28% compared to 13%) and 33% of the population is foreign -born
(U.S. Census Bureau 2012). The City seeks to increase and diversify economic activity and expects to
increase employment by 32% before 2020.
Table 3-28 presents socioeconomic data for Loma Linda, including population, housing (single-
family and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-28. Socioeconomic Data for Loma Linda
Category
2008
2020
Population
23,027
26,746
Housing
8;675
10,459
Single -Family
3,666
4,367
Multifamily
5,009
6,092
Employment
17,597
23,281
Agricultural
0
0
Industrial
395
1,166
Retail
1,042
1,896
Non -Retail
16,161
20,219
3.11.2 Emission Reductions
The City of Loma Linda selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is
26% below its projectedemissions in 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
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combination of state (-80%) and local (-20%) efforts. The City almost meets the goal with only
state/county level actions (99% of goal), but has committed to several additional local measures.
The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state
measures will reduce GHG emissions in Loma Linda's On -Road, and Building Energy sectors in
2020. An additional reduction of 16,173 MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the following
local measures, in order of importance: GHG Performance Standard (PS-1); Energy Efficiency for
Existing Buildings (Energy-1); and Implementation of the SCS (Transportation-1). Loma Linda's
reduction plan has the greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the on -road transportation, building
energy, and solid waste sectors.
The City of Loma Linda's adopted 2009 General Plan addresses GHG emissions and supports the
goals of SB 375 and Sustainable Communities Strategies (Transportation-1) on a local and regional
level (SANBAG Region) through the following actions.
Regional actions:
• Maintain or enhance the performance of the multi -modal transportation system, and minimize
traffic delays.
• Assist in focusing available transportation funding on cost-effective responses to subregional
and regional transportation needs.
• Help to coordinate development and implementation of subregional transportation strategies
across jurisdictional boundaries.
• Promote air quality and improve mobility through implementation of land use and
transportation alternatives or incentives that reduce both vehicle trips and miles traveled, and
vehicle emissions.
• Participate in Tier 1 and 11 traffic signal coordination with SANBAG.
Local actions:
• Design new residential neighborhoods to provide safe pedestrian and bicycle access to schools,
parks, and neighborhood commercial facilities through explicit development requirements for
such amenities.
• Coordinate with Omnitrans to review new developments and encourage transit improvements,
which may include transit stops, bus turnouts and bus shelters to encourage public transit
ridership and address air quality and traffic congestion concerns.
• Incorporate transit stops, bus turnouts, and bus shelters into new developments.
• Integrate Locally Preferred Alternative transit stations into nearby planned development.
• Encourage extension of Metrolink service to the Loma Linda area, including assistance in
locating and developing a Metrolink station within Loma Linda should service be extended to
the area.
• Preserve options for future transit use when designing roadway and highway
improvements.
The bars in Figure 3-28 show Loma Linda's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e., 26%
below its projected emissions in 2020). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are
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overlaid on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan'), representing the total emissions
reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority
(-80%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-29 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-29 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ('Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Loma Linda exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the on -road transportation, building energy, and solid waste
sectors.
Figure 3-30 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector and due to the GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1).
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Figure 3-28. Emissions Reduction Profile for Loma Linda
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
3 "A)j 110
+lx$ rx41
State/County
Reductions,
64,586
local ReduC'
16,173
2t CI.Wij
2008 Emissions, Remaining G
252,521 Emissions,
tIM'tYlll 229,470
SIi,Otxl
0 LW Id
2008 2020 Plan
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Figure 3-29. Emissions by Sector for Loma Linda
ssapm
300.000
2W,000
240,000
Isom
100,000
So 000
0
202o llAu
Table 3-29. Emission Reductions by Sector Loma Linda
2020 WIN Man
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waW cumrapnce
Wan~v Tranmant
a AvkuOura
• Sead Wnte Manaf, m
• Mftad cWlpm•nr
■ On Road Transponatlon
• a•wlnr tnernr
2020
Emissions with
Sector
2008
2020 BAIL
Reductions
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
123,772
157,122
32,524
124,598
20.7%
On -Road Transportation
111,850
133,966
39,183
94,783
29.2%
Off -Road Equipment
6,747
8,451
993
7,458
11.7%
Solid Waste Management
6,911
6,925
1,614
5,312
23.3%
Agriculture
675
344
0
344
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
931
11088
16
1,072
1.5%
Water Conveyance
1,636
2,332
336
1,996
14.4%
GHG Performance Standard'
-
-
6,094
Total Emissions_
252,521
310,229
80,759
2_29,470
26.0%
Reduction Goal
-
-
80,660
229,570
26.0%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional Reductions
-
100
Needed to Meet Goal
Per -Capita Emissions
11.0
11.6
-
8.6
Per -Job Emissions
14.4
13.3
9.9
Excluded Emissions:
33,316
45,375
-
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
• The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-30. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Loma Linda
3.11.3 Reduction Measures
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State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-30 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Loma Linda. For each measure, the short
title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-30. GHG Reduction Measures for Loma Linda
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Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
12,772
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
8,906
State-3
AB 1109
3,099
State-4
Solar Water Heating
87
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
7
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
34,569
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
2,971
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
755
State-9
All 32 Methane Capture
0
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
1,421
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
3,965
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
141
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
182
Energy-S
Solar Installation for New Commercial
479
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
987
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
614
Land Use-1 (BE)*
Tree Planting Programs
1
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
275
Water-1(BE)
RequireTierl Voluntary CALGreen Standardsfor New
223
Construction
Water-2 (BE)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
772
Water Efficiency.
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1
Sustainable Communities Strategy
1,207
Transportation-2 _
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436
Off -Road Equipment
OffRoad-1
Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
180
OffRoad-2
Idling Ordinance
23
OffRoad-3
Electric Landscaping Equipment
35
Solid Waste Management
Waste-2
Wastewater Treatment
Water-1 (WT)
Water-2 (WT)
Waste Diversion
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New
Construction
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
Water Efficiency
193
6
10
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Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
Water Conveyance
Water-1
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New
98
Construction
Water-2
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
131
Water Efficiency
Water-3
Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
99
Wastewater-3 (WC)*
Recycled Water__
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1
GHG Performance Standard for New Development (34%
6,094
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions
80,759
Notes
* These aremeasures where the avoided annual GHG emissions are small relative to the effort to implement the
measure on the City's part. Although the City has selected this measure, ICF recommends that the City not pursue
this GHG reduction measure.
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple. sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance
3.11.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support Loma Linda's GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All policies
listed below are from the Loma Linda 2009 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of Loma Linda
2009). In addition to state level measures, the City of Loma Linda selected a variety of measures
across nearly all sectors (Table 3-30). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and
programs that broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability even if it is not closely tied to a
specific measure as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific
reduction measures the City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1).
Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.11.4.1 Building Energy
Energy-1. Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
• 4.6.4.2. Policy e: Consider light-colored surfacing on pavements and rooftops where feasible to
reduce heat absorption
• 4.6.4.2. Policy f: As part of the development review process, work with builders to maximize
energy conservation benefits in the placement of buildings on a site with regard to sun and
natural breezes.
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• 4.6.4.2. Policy z: Incorporate energy efficiency as a key criterion in the City's procurement
process.
• Policy 1.3: Establish incentives and provide in-house resources for energy conservation
measures in new and existing housing to implement an energy conservation program.
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy is Facilitate implementation of renewable technologies through
Streamlined planning and development rules, codes, processing, and other incentives.
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy k: Provide incentives such as expedited processing for facilities that
use renewable energy sources.
Energy-S. Solar Installation for New Commercial
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy is Facilitate implementation of renewable technologies through
streamlined planning and development rules, codes, processing, and other incentives.
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy k: Provide incentives such as expedited processing for facilities that
use renewable energy sources.
Energy-7. Solar Installation for Existing Housing
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy is Facilitate implementation of renewable technologies through
streamlined planning and development rules, codes, processing, and other incentives.
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy k: Provide incentives such as expedited processing for facilities that
use renewable energy sources.
Energy-8. Solar Installation for Existing Commercial/Industrial
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy is Facilitate implementation of renewable technologies through
streamlined planning and development rules, codes, processing, and other incentives.
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy k: Provide incentives such as expedited processing for facilities that
use renewable energy sources.
Land Use-1 (BE). Tree Planting
• 4.6.4.2. Policy 1: Preserve and encourage planting trees in neighborhoods to provide shade in
summer and reduce heat loss in winter.
3.11.4.2 On -Road
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
• Guiding Policy 6.10.2 Policy a: Design new residential neighborhoods to provide safe
pedestrian and bicycle access to schools, parks and neighborhood commercial facilities through
explicit development requirements for such amenities.
• Guiding Policy 6.10.2 Policy d: Integrate multi -use paths into creek corridors, railroad rights -
of -way, utility corridors, and park facilities through proactive coordination with property
owners and developers.
• Guiding Policy 6.10.2 Policy g: Orient site design in non-residential areas to allow for safe and
convenient pedestrian access from sidewalks, transit and bus stops, and other pedestrian
facilities, in addition to access through required parking facilities.
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• Guiding Policy 6.10.3 Policy b: Preserve options for future transit use when designing roadway
and highway improvements.
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy g: Actively support provision of infrastructure needed for
alternative fuel vehicles, including fueling and charging stations. Review and consider revising
applicable codes applying to refueling and recharging infrastructure to facilitate their inclusion
in new development where appropriate.
• Guiding Policy 2.2.4.1 Policy b: Encourage pedestrian -oriented development and small-scale
development.
• Guiding Policy 4.6.4.1: Minimize greenhouse gas emissions that are reasonably attributable to
the City's discretionary land use decisions and internal government operations, with the goal of
reducing Loma Linda's greenhouse gas emissions to 1990levels by 2020.
Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
• Implementing Policy 4.6.4.2 Policy c and Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy c: Encourage patterns
of commercial development that support use of public transit, including modifying development
regulations to facilitate commercial and/or mixed -use projects at sites near transit stops.
• Implementing Policy 4.6.4.2 Policy or and Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy m: Promote transit
routes and link neighborhoods with transit.
• Implementing Policy 4.6.4.2 Policy o and Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy o: Require new
development to incorporate features that reduce energy used for transportation, including
pedestrian and bicycle pathways, and access to transit (where available).
• Implementing Policy 4.6.4.2 Policy q and Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy q: Work with
Omnitrans to provide turnouts for transit stops.
• Implementing Policy 4.6.4.2 Policy t and Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy t: Support and
participate in the development of intermodal transit hubs that expand alternative transportation
use.
• Implementing Policy 4.6.4.2 Policy u and Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy u: Encourage the use of
public transit and alternative modes of transportation through land use designations and zoning
which cluster employment centers with a mix of other uses, and project design that incorporates
car pool areas, "park and ride" facilities and similar incentives.
• Implementing Policy 4.6.4.2 Policy wand Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy w: Work with
Omnitrans to post current schedules and maps at all transit stops and other key locations, to
make real-time arrival information available to riders, and to provide shelters that adequately
protect riders from inclement weather.
• Guiding Policy 6.10.3 Policy e: Encourage ridership on public transit through use of City
information sources.
• Guiding Policy 6.10.3 Policy I. Encourage extension of Metrolink service to the Loma Linda
area, including assistance in locating and developing a Metrolink station within Loma Linda
should service be extended to the area.
3.11.4.3 Off -Road
Off-Road-1. Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy x: Minimize Loma Linda's contributions to greenhouse gas
emissions by shifting to low -carbon and renewable fuels, and employing zero -emission
technologies, where feasible in City purchasing and ongoing operations and maintenance
activities.
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• Guiding Policy 9.3.6 Policy b: Budget for purchase of clean fuel vehicles, including electrical
and hybrid vehicles where appropriate, and, if feasible, purchasing natural gas vehicles as diesel -
powered vehicles are replaced.
3.11.4.4 Solid Waste Management
• Implementing Policy 8.9.2.1 Policy In Continue to participate in the waste -to -energy program.
• Implementing Policy 8.9.2.1 Policy is Plan for the transformation or elimination of waste
materials that cannot be reduced, recycled, or composted in order to eliminate the need for
additional landfill space, save energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce air and water
pollution, and conserve forests.
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Implementing Policy 8.9.2.1 Policy d: Require provision of attractive, convenient recycling
bins and trash enclosures in new multifamily residential and non-residential development.
• Implementing Policy 8.9.2.1 Policy e: Continue and expand public education programs
involving waste reduction, recycling, composting, waste to energy, zero -waste programs, and
household hazardous waste.
• Implementing Policy 8.9.2.1 Policy I. Require builders to incorporate interior and exterior
storage areas for recyclables into new commercial, industrial, and public buildings.
• Implementing Policy 8.9.2.1 Policy g: Continue to follow State regulations by implementing
City goals, policies and programs which include source reduction, reuse, recycling, and
composting in order to achieve and maintain a 50% reduction in solid waste disposal.
3.11.4.5 Wastewater Treatment
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy is Facilitate implementation of renewable technologies through
streamlined planning and development rules, codes, processing, and other incentives..
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy k: Provide incentives such as expedited processing for facilities that
use renewable energy sources.
Wastewater-3. Recycled Water
• Implementing Policy 8.8.2.1 Policy d: Investigate the use of reclaimed wastewater.
Guiding Policy 9.6.2 Policy f: Pursue the use of reclaimed water for the irrigation of all
appropriate open space facilities and City projects, and encourage existing and new
developments to tie to the reclaim water system when available and recommended by the San
Bernardino Municipal Water Department (wastewater provider) to reduce demand on municipal
water supplies.
3.11.4.6 Water Conveyance
Water-1. Voluntary CALGreen: New Construction
• Guiding Policy 9.6.2 Policy b: Develop and encourage the implementation of water
conservation programs by residents, employers, students, and service providers.
• Implementing Policy 8.7.2.1 Policy f. Encourage water conservation as a means of preserving
water resources. Require new development to be equipped with water conservation devices.
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• Implementing Policy 9.6.1.2 Policy a: Reduce the waste of potable water through efficient
technologies, conservation efforts, and design and management practices, and by better
matching the source and quality of water to the user's needs.
• Implementing Policy 9.6.1.2 Policy d: Require site -appropriate, drought -tolerant low water
use landscaping.
• Implementing Policy 9.6.1.2 Policy e: Encourage use of irrigation technologies such as
evapotranspiration systems.
• Implementing Policy 9.6.1.2 Policy f: Encourage use of on -site rainwater capture, storage, and
infiltration for irrigation.
Water-2. Renovate Existing Buildings
• Implementing Policy 8.7.2.1 Policy f. Encourage water conservation as a means of preserving
water resources. Require new development to be equipped with water conservation devices.
• Implementing Policy 9.6.1.2 Policy a: Reduce the waste of potable water through efficient
technologies, conservation efforts, and design and management practices, and by better
matching the source and quality of water to the user's needs.
Water-3. Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
• Guiding Policy 9.8.1 Policy d: Encourage energy efficient landscaping for resource conservation
by developing guidelines that emphasize proper irrigation techniques and sustainable
landscaping (organic fertilizers and pesticides).
• Implementing Policy 9.6.1.2 Policy a: Reduce the waste of potable water through efficient
technologies, conservation efforts, and design and management practices, and by better
matching the source and quality of water to the user's needs.
• Guiding Policy9.6.2 Policy d: Encourage sustainable landscapes or landscapes that require
little irrigation through the use of drought -tolerant and native vegetation in new development.
• Implementing Policy 9.6.1.2 Policy d: Require site -appropriate, drought -tolerant low water
use landscaping.
• Implementing Policy 9.6.1.2 Policy e: Encourage use of irrigation technologies such as
evapotranspiration systems
• Implementing Policy 9.6.1.2 Policy f: Encourage use of on -site rainwater capture, storage, and
infiltration for irrigation.
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3.12 City of Montclair
3.12.1 City Summary
MONTCLAIR
The City of Montclair is located on the western side of the San Bernardino Valley, along the I-10
corridor and between the cities of Pomona and Ontario, close to the boundaries of Orange, Riverside,
and Los Angeles Counties. Montclair was incorporated in 1956 and has easy access to numerous
major Southern California arteries. Montclair Plaza, one of the first major shopping centers in the
region, opened in 1968. The Montclair Transcenter, a multi -modal transportation hub along
Metrolink's San Bernardino Line, has parking accommodations for 1,600 vehicles. The Transcenter
will also serve as a future stop on the Metro Gold Line light rail extension. Montclair has a
combination of land uses, with much of the city designated for low density residential but with
commercial and industrial areas concentrated in the areas north of 1-10 and along the UPRR
corridor. These uses are reflected in Montclair's GHG inventory, with emissions resulting primarily
from the on -road transportation and residential and commercial building energy sectors. An
additional 42,224 MTCO2e of emissions are due to stationary sources (cement manufacturing', a
highly GHG intensive industrial activity, occurs within city limits), although these are not considered
when setting the city's GHG reduction target
The population of Montclair was 36,664 in 2010 (35,987 in 2008) and the city encompasses 5.5
square miles. Montclair's demographic composition in 2010 was 52.7% White, 5.2% Black,1.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native, 9.3% Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
27% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were
70%, which is notably larger than the statewide average of 38%. 66% of the population in Montclair
speaks a language other than English at home (27% for California) (U.S. Census Bureau 2012).
Population is expected to grow to 39,667 by 2020, an increase of 10% beyond the 2008 population,
and employment is expected to grow 3%, one of the lower job growth rates in the region.
Table 3-31 presents socioeconomic data for Montclair, including population, housing (single-family
and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-31. Socioeconomic Data for Montclair
Category
2008
2020
Population
35,987
39,667
Housing
9,346
10,446
Single -Family
5,366
6,014
Multifamily
3,980
4,432
Employment
16,527
17,049
Agricultural
37
54
Industrial
Z799
3,034
Retail
6,028
5,971
Non -Retail
7,663
7,991
1 The city's cement plant closed in 2011
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Reduction Profiles —Montclair
The City of Montclair selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 20%
below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020.,The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
combination of state (-85%) and local (-15%) efforts. The City actually exceeds the goal with only
state/county level actions (101% of goal), but has committed to several additional local measures.
The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state
measures will reduce GHG emissions in Montclair's On -Road, Solid Waste, and Building Energy
sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 11,140 MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the
following local measures, in order of importance: Implement SB X7-7 (Water-4); Implementation of
the Sustainable Communities Strategy (Transportation-1); and Equipment Upgrades at Wastewater
Treatment Plants (Wastewater-2). Montclair's reduction plan has the greatest impacts on GHG
emissions in the solid waste management, building energy, and on -road transportation sectors.
In May 2006, the City of Montclair adopted the North Montclair Downtown Specific Plan, a form -
based development framework for creating a transit -oriented community across approximately 150
acres around the Montclair Transcenter. The implementation of the Specific. Plan is guided by the
following characteristics.
• Proximity and easy access to the nearby multi -modal Transcenter, Montclair Plaza, and
concentration of restaurants will encourage residents to consider alternative modes of
transportation when possible and also to replace vehicle trips with walking trips to shopping
and dining when possible.
Create public places that provide goods and services to local residents in a convenient location
without the need for a vehicle trip.
a Create astreet network that is made up of an interconnected grid system of short, walkable
blocks that encourage residents to walk rather than drive; design streets that are pedestrian -
friendly, including wide sidewalks, parkways to separate vehicular traffic from pedestrian
activity, and narrow pavement widths to slow traffic and facilitate easy, safe pedestrian
crossings where desired.
• Create a land use framework that encourages live/work opportunities and local -serving
businesses to appeal to a wide variety of individuals and families who want to live near the
services they desire.
• Create a variety of housing choices, including lofts, courtyard housing, row houses, duplexes,
triplexes, and quadplexes in rental and ownership configurations.
6 Get the retail "right" by complementing, not competing with, the regional nature of Montclair
Plaza and the surrounding commercial centers by developing pedestrian -oriented storefront
shopping opportunities that encourage walking rather than driving.
• Create parking opportunities, through appropriately located lots and structures, which
encourage "park once" activity where residents and visitors feel comfortable walking to
complete multiple tasks rather than moving their car each time for a different task
Over the past ten years, the City has required developers Citywide to construct bus shelters in
conjunction with new residential and commercial development for the convenience and comfort of
transit riders. In 2011, the City completed a rehabilitation of Mills Avenue from Holt Boulevard to
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Moreno Street, which included reducing the number of travel lanes in each direction from two to
one and adding a Class 2 bike lane in each direction. Empirical evidence seems to indicate that the
result has been slower vehicle speeds on this wide residential street and an increase in bicycle
travel. It should be noted that the Mills Avenue bike lane connects with a previously existing bike
lane on Mills Avenue and Claremont Boulevard in the City of Claremont, which intersectsat the First
Street/Huntington Drive intersection with the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail, a Class 1 bike
route that currently extends east to Rialto and will eventually extend west into the San Gabriel
Valley. The City is also considering pursuing funding to design and develop a bicycle master plan
that would establish additional Class 2 bike trails in Montclair.
The City supports the ultimate extension of the Metro Gold Line to LA/Ontario International Airport,
as the convenience of having rail transit directly into the airport is logical and would encourage
users of the airport from points west to drive shorter distances to rail stations or leave their cars at
home altogether.
The City also supports the efforts of Omnitrans to develop its network of sbX BRT (Bus Rapid
Transit) lines and facilities throughout the Inland Empire, specifically Corridor 2, which would run
along Foothill Boulevard and terminate at the Montclair Transcenter, and Corridor 6, the Holt
Boulevard/4th Street project that would extend from the Pomona Transcenter on the west through
Montclair and ultimately terminate at the Fontana Transit Center.
The bars in Figure 3-31 show Montclair's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAD emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e., 20%
below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020). The contribution of state/county and local reductions
are overlaid on the 2020 BAD emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan'), representing the total
emissions reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the
majority (-85%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-32 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-32 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAD forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Montclair exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the solid waste management, building energy, and on -road
transportation sectors.
Figure 3-33 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to the implementation of SB X7-7 (Water-4).
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Figure 3-31. Emissions Reduction Profile for Montclair
tr 6rt
)5(),O()O
50,000
CO
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
Local Reductions
268.825
2008
Reduction Profiles —Montclair
State/County
Reductions,
64,842 Reduction Goal
Met!
a
Remaining GHG Reduction Target,
Emissions, 215,060
204,148
2020 F1ar2020 Tatpe ,
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Figure 3-32. Emissions by Sector for Montclair
WDAW
250,000
200,000
150,000
ImAt0
So,000
0
iitAr.lri�
2020 W lth /Ian
Table 3-32. Emission Reductions by Sector for Montclair
Reduction Profiles -Montclair
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Wanewnb Traa "M
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Sector
2008
2020 BAU
Reductions
2020
Emissions with
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
87,088
93,284
25,433
67,851
27.3%
On -Road Transportation
144,013
145,119
41,393
103,726
28.5%
Off -Road Equipment
16,474
17,917
1,782
16,135
9.9%
Solid Waste Management
10,108
9,873
5,096
4,777
51.6%
Agriculture
0
0
0
0
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
1,455
1,614
121
1,494
7.5%
Water Conveyance
9,687
11,313
1,480
9,833
13.1%
GHG Performance Standard*
_ -
-
_67_8
-
-
Total Emissions
268,825
279,120
75,982
203,138
27.2%
Reduction Goal
-
64,061
215,060
23.0%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
-
-
11,922
-
-
Per -Capita Emissions
7.5
7.0
-
5.1
Per -Job Emissions
16.3
16.4
11.9
Excluded Emissions:
42,224
45,753
-
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
* The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions
in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete
description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-33. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Montclair.
3.12.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles —Montclair
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-33 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Montclair. For each measure, the short
title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-33. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Montclair
Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
13,251
State-2
Tide 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
1,320
State-3
AB 1109
3,916
State-4
Solar Water Heating
87
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
100
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
36,350
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
3,216
State-8
LCFS: Off -Road
1,601
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
0
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
5,001
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
Water-4 (BE) _
ImplementSBX7-7
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1
Sustainable Communities Strategy
Transportation-2
Smart Bus Technologies
Off -Road Equipment
O ffRoad-2
I dli nl: Ordinance
Solid Waste Management
Waste-2 _ Waste Diversion _
Wastewater Treatment
Water-4(WT) ImplementSBX7-7
Water Conveyance
Water-3 Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
Water-4 Implement SB X7-7 _
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development (29%
below oroiected BAU emissions for the Droiect)
547
187
789
4,032
1,391
436
182
94
121
407
1,074
A
Total Reductions 74,780
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance
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3.12.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Montclair's GHG
reduction measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All
policies listed below are from the Montclair 1999 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of
Montclair 1999). In addition to state level measures, the City of Montclair selected GHG reduction
measures related to building energy (including solar installations for new housing), wastewater
related measures, SmartBus Technologies and a Performance Standard for new development (Table
3-33). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs that broadly support energy
efficiency and sustainability across all sectors, even if the City did not select a specific GHG reduction
measure within the sector as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the
specific reduction measures the City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g, Wastewater-1).
Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.12.4.1 Building Energy
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Opportunities for Energy Conservation: Design subdivisions which will provide adequate
solar access for planned and future use of solar energy. Subdivision designs which best provide
for solar access include a predominant east/west street pattern, orientation of the major access
of homes so as to align within 25 degrees of due south, and provide adequate open space to the
south of each home so as to provide a "window" to the sun.
3.12.4.2 On -Road
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
• Opportunities for Energy Conservation: Locate housing in reasonable close proximity to
employment centers, services, schools, parks and other facilities in order to reduce unnecessary
automobile usage.
• Opportunities for Energy Conservation: Locate housing in areas served by public
transportation and provide facilities which may better facilitate the use of that transportation.
• Land Use Objective LU-1.5.0: To ensure that commercial areas within the city are conveniently
located, efficient, attractive, safe for pedestrian and vehicular circulation and concentrated into
districts and centers in order to better serve a larger portion of the city's needs
3.12.4.3 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Opportunities for Energy Conservation: Make use of refuse separation techniques and
collection points in order to recycle such items as aluminum, glass, and paper.
• Recycling: The City has approved privately -owned commercial and industrial recycling facilities,
which divert numerous materials from landfill disposal. These materials include household
containers and materials, as well as concrete, asphalt, and aggregate materials.
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3.12.4.4 Water Conveyance
Water-3. Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
0 Opportunities for Energy Conservation: Incorporate water conservation planning and design
into the construction of homes. Low -flow water restrictors and the use of native, drought -
resistant plant materials are ways of accomplishing this conservation.
• Water Resources: The City has enacted a Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance and
encourages drought resistant planting designs for new developments.
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3.13 City of Needles
3.13.1 City Summary
The City of Needles is located on the far eastern side of San Bernardino County, in the Mojave Valley
on the California -Arizona border. The city sits alongside the Colorado River. The site and city were
founded as a result of the construction of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad which crosses
the Colorado River at this point. Route 66 also passes through Needles and brought many visitors to
the city between the 1920s and 196Os. Needles is largely a residential community today, with
limited local employment dominated by tourism, government (local, state, and the Bureau of Land
Management), utilities (Southwest Gas) and the BNSF Railroad. Residents in Needles often commute
to locations in Arizona and Nevada for work.
Needles is known for extreme heat and has reported some of the highest temperatures in the United
States, often exceeding 120OF in July and August. Needles set a world record for the hottest
thunderstorm on record, when rain fell at an ambient temperature of 115°F. Needles' demographic
composition in 2010 was 75.7% White, 2% Black, 8.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Asian, 0.2% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 6.7% from other races, and 6.5% from two
or more races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were 22.4%. Needles' has a larger than average
White population (76% compared to the state average of S8%) and the city also has a low
population density of 1S5 people per square mile (U.S. Census Bureau 2012).
The population of Needles was 4,844 in 2010, slightly up from 2000, although greatly decreased
from 1990 when 5,191 people lived there, a decrease of approximately 7%. Based on consultation
with City staff, this analysis has assumed a 2% increase in both population and employment in
Needles between 2010 and 2020, although this may be an overestimate given recent trends
(employment decreased from 2008 to 2010, so a 2% growth from 2010 by 2020 is actually less than
2008 employment). Consequently, the City does not anticipate much new construction before 2020
and the GHG reduction measures selected below reflect the City's focus on existing infrastructure.
Table 3-34 presents socioeconomic data for Needles, including population, housing (single-family
and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-34. Socioeconomic Data for Needles
Category
2008
2020
Population
4,844
4,941
Housing
1,918
1,956
Single -Family
1,106
1,116
Multifamily
812
840
Employment
3,323
3,145
Agricultural
1
6
Industrial
444
533
Retail
886
770
Non -Retail
1,993
1,836
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Reduction Profiles —Needles
The City of Needles selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is IS%
below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
combination of state (-93%) and local (-7%) efforts. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low
carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state measures will reduce GHG emissions in Needles' on -
road and building energy sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 1,485 MTCOze will be achieved
primarily through the following local measures, in order of importance: Energy Efficiency for
Existing Housing (Energy-1); Solar Installations for Existing Housing (Energy-7); and Outdoor
Lighting (Energy-2). Needles' reduction plan has the greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the
building energy, wastewater treatment, and on -road transportation sectors.
Although Needles is implementing sustainable development practices in both current projects as
well as in policies in the City's General Plan, the SCS implemented in the Mojave Desert
(Transportation-1) will not result in any measureable GHG reductions for Needles itself.
The bars in Figure 3-34 show Needles' 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast total,
and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e., 15%
below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are overlaid
on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the total emissions reductions
achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority (-93%) of the
total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-35 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and solid waste management emissions sectors.
Table 3-35 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Needles exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the greatest
percent reduction include the building energy, wastewater treatment, and on -road transportation
sectors.
Figure 3-36 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector and due to the Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings (Energy-1).
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GHG Reduction Plan Summary
80,000
70,000
I IN
30,000
20,000
f0,000
0
2008
sure/coumy �
Reductions, if
20,0" I1
Remaining
Emissions, 5
2020 Plan
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Redsccuo„ Goal
e.1, ,
2020 Terget
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"'00o
a0000
2a000
4 OW
50,000
8
k
S 40,000
0,000
20.000
to,000
0
2020 BAU
Table 3-35. Emission Reductions by Sector for Needles
2020 W9th Nan
Reduction Profiles —Needles
W.I. Comnyame
W aalawatar TraW meet
e /srku e
• solid Waata Managentent
n Off -Road E4tdpniont
■ On -Road Tranportation
• Buldin j Enorp
2020
Emissions with
Sector
2008
2020 BAU
Reductions
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
35,964
35,232
12,669
22,563
36.0%
On -Road Transportation
35,135
35,468
8,402
27,066
23.7%
Off -Road Equipment
2,549
2,587
300
2,287
11.6%
Solid Waste Management
3,915
3,989
49
3,940
1.2%
Agriculture
0
0
0
0
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
196
201
101
101
50.0%
Water Conveyance
999
1,019
14
1,005
1.4%
GHG Performance Standard"
-
-
22
-
-
Total Emissions
78,759
78,496
21,556
56,939
27.5%
Reduction Goal
-
11,550
66,946
14.7%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
_ -
10,006
-
Per -Capita Emissions
16.3
15.9
-
11.5
Per -Job Emissions
23.7
25.0
18.1
Excluded Emissions:
7,391
7,807
-
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
• The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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3.13.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles —Needles
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-36 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Needles. For each measure, the short title
and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county control
and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-36. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Needles
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
9,178
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
112
State-3
AB 1109
2,074
State-4
Solar Water Heating
18
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
34
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
7,618
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
783
State-B
LCFS: Off -Road
231
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
21
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls_
r
1_
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
671
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
119
Energy-4*
Solar Installation for New Housing
4
Energy-5*
Solar Installation for New Commercial
3
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
345
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
32
Energy-9*
Co -Generation Facilities
0.1
Land Use-2 (BE)*
Promote Rooftop Gardens
0.1
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
79
Off -Road Equipment
_ _
OffRoad-1
Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
43
OffRoad-2
Idling Ordinance
26
Waste-2
Waste Diversion
27
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1
Methane Recovery
101__
_
Water Conveyance
_ _ _ _
Wastewater-3 (WC)*
Recycled Water
14
_
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1
GHG Performance Standard for New Development(16%
22
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions
21,556
Notes:
* These are measures where the avoided annual GHG emissions are small relative to the effort to implement the
measure on the City's part Although the City has selected this measure, ICF recommends that the City not pursue
this GHG reduction measure.
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance
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3.13.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Needles' GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All policies
listed below are from the Needles 1986 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of Needles 1986).
In addition to state level measures, the City of Needles selected GHG reduction measures related to
increasing the energy and water efficiency of both existing and new buildings as well as increasing
waste diversion (Table 3-36). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs that
broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability across all sectors, even if the City did not select
a specific GHG reduction measure within the sector as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General
Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the City selected are listed under the measure
name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction measure are listed only by
sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.13.4.1 Building Energy
Energy-2. Outdoor Lighting
• Principles and Standards 4: Ensure compliance of all State required energy conservation laws
in future developments.
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Principles and Standards 4: Ensure compliance of all State required energy conservation laws
in future developments.
• Objective 5.3: The City will actively pursue all viable new sources of energy.
• Objective 5.6: The City will create an alternative energy ordinance and encourage other viable
forms of alternative energy, and will seek grants to be able to offer incentives.
Energy-7. Solar Installation for Existing Housing
• Principles and Standards 4: Ensure compliance of all State required energy conservation laws
in future developments.
• Objective 5.3: The City will actively pursue all viable new sources of energy.
• Objective 5.6: The City will create an alternative energy ordinance and encourage other viable
forms of alternative energy, and will seek grants to be able to offer incentives.
Energy-8. Solar Installation for Existing Commercial/Industrial
• Principles and Standards 4: Ensure compliance of all State required energy conservation laws
in future developments.
• Objective 5.3: The City will actively pursue all viable new sources of energy.
• Objective 5.6: The City will create an alternative energy ordinance and encourage other viable
forms of alternative energy, and will seek grants to be able to offer incentives.
3.13.4.2 On -Road Transportation
• Principles and Standards 1: Critical habitat areas should not encourage mass public use so as
to avoid polluting and degrading the habitat.
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• Pedestrian Circulation: A public activity trail system joining the various land uses and areas of
the City and allowing for bicycles and horses would be recommended.
• Principles and Standards 18: Access to the golf course should be provided by an arterial street
and public transit should be available.
• Principles and Standards 22: Convalescent hospitals, nursing homes and related services for
the elderly should be located in multi -family areas of the city. Locations near major medical
facilities and public transportation are essential.
• Principles and Standards 24, 25: A community conference centers, museums, and regional
cultural facilities should contain parking and should be served by public transportation.
• Principles and Standards 30: Major commercial developments should be located so as to have
direct street access and be served by public transportation.
3.13.4.3 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Policy 4: Insure the protection of people or wildlife from hazardous materials in the community.
3.13.4.4 Wastewater Treatment
• Policy 6: Explore the feasibility of using treated waste water for landscaping of park, golf course
and greenbelt areas.
Wastewater-1. Methane Recovery
• Objective 5.3: The City will actively pursue all viable new sources of energy.
3.13.4.5 Water Conveyance
• Policy 1: Vigorously pursue the conservation and preservation of historical and natural
resources.
• Policy 4: Manage existing land uses and future development to insure minimization of pollution
of the city's water supply or the Colorado River.
• Policy 5: Promote the use of water conservation in the community.
• Principles and Standards 3: Encourage the use of low Flush toilets and low Row shower heads
in the community.
• Principles and Standards 2: Wherever appropriate, drought resistant native plants should be
utilized in developments emphasizing wildlife value.
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3.14 City of Ontario
3.14.1 City Summary
The City of Ontario is located in the West San Bernardino Valley, north of Chino and west of Fontana.
Like other valley cities, Ontario's location close to major southern California transportation arteries
and to the juncture of Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties make Ontario a
favorable place for commerce and residences. The Ontario International Airport, one of the larger
cargo airports in the United States, is also located within the city's boundaries. Thus, the economy in
Ontario is anchored by trucking, freight, shipping, and warehousing (i.e., the logistics industry) and
much of what arrives in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach eventually passes through Ontario.
A significant portion of the northern and eastern portion of the city is designated for business park
and industrial uses.
Historically the region was known for agriculture and dairy farming. Much of the dairy land will be
devoted to other uses by 2020. These land uses are reflected in the citl/s GHG inventory, with
primary emissions sources in the light and medium duty vehicles, commercial and industrial
(commercial electricity, and natural gas and stationary sources) and agriculture sectors.
Ontario's population in 2010 was 163,924 (162,871 In 2008) making Ontario the third largest city in
the county and the 29th largest city in California. The population is expected to grow to 215,765 by
2020, an increase of 32% compared to 2008, and employment by a similar amount. Among the
Partnership cities, only the city of Ontario is projected to have a larger increase in population before
2020.
Table 3-37 presents socioeconomic data for Ontario, including population, housing (single-family
and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-37. Socioeconomic Data for Ontario
Category
2008
2020
Population
162,871
215,765
Housing
44,639
61,128
Single -Family
26,395
36,026
Multifamily
18,244
25,102
Employment
114,339
151,279
Agricultural
796
866
Industrial
39,335
50,611
Retail
34,529
42,602
Non -Retail
39,679
57,200
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3.14.2 Emission Reductions
Reduction Profiles —Ontario
The City of Ontario selected a goal in its adopted General Plan to reduce its community GHG
emissions to a level that is 30% below its projected emissions level in 2020. Unlike other
Partnership cities, the City is required to meet this goal, as it was adopted as mitigation to the
General Plan. The Cityof Ontario is unique from other Partnership cities in that they are completing
a comprehensive CAP, in parallel to this analysis. Using the reduction tools for this Regional Plan, the
City identified similar measures to those that will likely form Ontario's actual CAP. The reductions
identified below are considered to be representative of the likely reductions Ontario will be able to
achieve with their CAP.
The City will meet and exceed their goal through a combination of state (-66%) and local (-34%)
efforts. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state
measures will reduce GHG emissions in Ontario's on -road and building energy sectors in 2020. An
additional reduction of 316,901 MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the following local
measures, in order of importance: Methane Capture at Large Dairies (Agriculture-1); Solar Energy
for Warehouse Space (Energy-6); and GHG Performance Standard (PS-1). Ontario's reduction plan
has the greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the solid waste management, building energy, and on -
road transportation sectors.
The City of Ontario has adopted the Ontario Plan, which is a city planning framework that contains
many transportation and land use -related actions to reduce vehicle -related GHG emissions
throughout the SANBAG region. The Ontario Plan will support the goals of SB 375 and the
Sustainable Communities Strategy (Transportation-1) through a wide range of actions which include
the following.
• Integrate state, regional and local Sustainable Community/Smart Growth principles into the
development and entitlement process.
• Develop a system of trails and corridors that facilitates and encourages bicycling and walking,
including the Multipurpose Trails & Bikeway Corridor Plan.
• Require new development to provide transit facilities, such as bus shelters, transit bays and
turnouts, as necessary.
• Require the future development of community -wide serving facilities to be sited in transit -ready
areas that can be served and made accessible by public transit.
• Provide development -related incentives for projects that promote transit use.
• Ensure the development of a multimodal transit center near LAONT airport to serve as a transit
hub for local buses, BRT, the Gold Line, high-speed rail, the proposed Ontario Airport Metro
Center circulator and other future transit modes.
• Support extension of the Metro Rail Gold Line to Ontario and advocating the expansion of
Metrolink service to include the Downtown and the multimodal transit center
• Designate and maintain a network of city truck routes that provide for the effective transport of
goods while minimizing negative impacts on local circulation and noise -sensitive land uses, as
shown in the Truck Routes Plan.
The bars in Figure 3-37 show Ontario's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e., 30%
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below its projected emissions level in 2020). The contribution of state/county and local reductions
are overlaid on the 2020 EAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the total
emissions reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the
majority (-66%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-38 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and agriculture emissions sectors.
Table 3-38 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Ontario exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the greatest
percent reduction include the solid waste management, building energy, and on -road transportation
sectors.
Figure 3-39 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to Solar Energy for Warehouse Space (Energy-6), although the
Methane Capture at Large Dairies (Agriculture-1) measure has the largest reduction of any local
measure.
Ontario is presently developing its customized Climate Action Plan, which it expects to release in
2014.
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Figure 3-37. Emissions Reduction Profile for Ontario
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2,500,000
2,000,000
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Reductions,
606,316
local Reduc Roduetlon Goal
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Remaining GHG
Emissions, Reduction Target,
2,154,173 2,154,173
2020 Flan 2020 Taraci
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Table 3-38. Emission Reductions by Sector for Ontario
Reduction Profiles -Ontario
2020
Emissions with
Sector
2008
2020 BAU
Reductions
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
933,718
1,244,079
417,329
826,749
33.5%
On -Road Transportation
942,020
1,169,171
308,445
860,726
26.4%
Off -Road Equipment
176,314
229,069
36,130
192,939
15.8%
Solid Waste Management
60,000
64,326
26,265
38,061
40.8%
Agriculture
356,131
323,390
79,939
243,450
24.7%
Wastewater Treatment
6,587
8,781
534
8,247
6.1%
Water Conveyance
29,044
38,575
7,252
31,323
18.8%
GHG Performance Standard*
-
-
29,882
Additional Reductions*
-
-
17,440
-
-
Total Emissions
2,503,816
3,077,390
923,217
2,154,173
30.0%
Reduction Goal
-
-
923,217
2,154,173
30.0%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
-
-
0
-
Per -Capita Emissions
15.4
14.3
-
10.0
-
Per -Job Emissions
21.9
20.3
14.2
Excluded Emissions:
405,195
511,548
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
• The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
+ Ontario has been customizing its Climate Action Plan to reflect specific City conditions and making some
adjustments to individual measures. When applying these city -specific adjustments, the Ontario CAP would meet
(and likely exceed) its goal. Thus, the totals for Ontario were adjusted to reflect to the City meeting its goal.
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Figure 3-39. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Ontario
3.14.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles—OntanP
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-39 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Ontario. For each measure, the short title
and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county control
and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-39. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Ontario
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
138,133
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
80,692
State-3
AB 1109
32,385
State-4
Solar Water Heating
507
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
11,629
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
272,465
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
25,871
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
20,465
State-9
County-1
AB 32 Methane Capture
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
0
24,170
_
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
24,928
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
2,195
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
3,244
Energy-5
Solar Installation for New Commercial
18,018
Energy-6
Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
60,635
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
9,760
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
10,287
Land Use-1 (BE)
Tree Planting Programs
14
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
Z832
Water-2 (BE)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
5,609
Water Efficiency
Water-4(BE)
ImplementSBX7-7 _
16,461
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1
Sustainable Communities Strategy
9,673
Transportation-2
Smart Bus Technologies
436
Off -Road Equipment
OffRoad-1
Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
8,160
OffRoad-2
Idling Ordinance
2,884
OffRoad-3
Electric Landscaping Equipment
4,621
Solid Waste Management
Waste-2
Waste Diversion
2,095
Agriculture
Agriculture-1
Methane Capture at Large Dairies
77,556
Agriculture-2
Utilize Methane Captured at Dairies
2,383
Wastewater Treatment
Water-2 (WT)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
73
Water Efficiency
Water-4(WT)
ImplementSBX7-7
461
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Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
Water Conveyance
Water-2
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
1,144
Water Efficiency
Water-3
Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
2,217
Water-4
Implement SB X7-7
3,891_
GHG Performance Standard
for New Development
PS-1
GHG Performance Standard for New Development (30%
29,882
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Other Reductions
Additional Reductions Achieved by the Ontario CAP'
17,440
Total Reductions
923,217
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance
' Ontario has been customizing its Climate Action Plan to reflect specific City conditions and making some
adjustments to individual measures. When applying these city -specific adjustments, the Ontario CAP would meet
(and likely exceed) its goal. Thus, the totals for Ontario were adjusted to reflect the more precise City -level
calculations showing the City meeting its goal
3.14.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Ontario's GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All policies
listed below are from the Ontario 2010 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of Ontario 2010).
In addition to state level measures, the City of Ontario selected a variety of measures across nearly
all sectors (Table 3-39). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs that
broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability even if it is not closely tied to a specific measure
as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the
City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific
GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.14.4.1 Building Energy
Energy-1. Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
• Environmental Resources 3-1: We require conservation as the first strategy to be employed to
meet applicable energy -saving standards.
o Environmental Resources 3-4: We require all new and substantially renovated City buildings
in excess of 10,000 square feet achieve a LEED Silver Certification standard, as determined by
the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Energy-2. Outdoor Lighting
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• Environmental Resources 3-3: We require new construction to incorporate energy efficient
building and site design strategies, which could include appropriate solar orientation, maximum
use of natural daylight, passive solar and natural ventilation.
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Environmental Resources 3-3: We require new construction to incorporate energy efficient
building and site design strategies, which could include appropriate solar orientation, maximum
use of natural daylight, passive solar and natural ventilation.
• Environmental Resources 3-6: We promote the use of renewable energy sources to serve
public and private sector development
Energy-5. Solar Installation for New Commercial
• Environmental Resources 3-3: We require new construction to incorporate energy efficient
building and site design strategies, which could include appropriate solar orientation, maximum
use of natural daylight, passive solar and natural ventilation.
• Environmental Resources 3-6: We promote the use of renewable energy sources to serve
public and private sector development
Energy-6. Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
• Environmental Resources 3-6: We promote the use of renewable energy sources to serve
public and private sector development.
Energy-7. Solar Installation for Existing Housing
• Environmental Resources 3-6: We promote the use of renewable energy sources to serve
public and private sector development
Energy-8. Solar Installation for Existing Commercial/Industrial
• Environmental Resources 3-6: We promote the use of renewable energy sources to serve
public and private sector development.
Land Use-1 (BE). Tree Planting
• Environmental Resources 4-8: We protect healthy trees within the City and plant new trees to
increase carbon sequestration and help the regional/local air quality.
3.14.4.2 On -Road
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
• Land Use 1-2: We integrate state, regional and local Sustainable Community/Smart Growth
principles into the development and entitlement process.
• Land Use 1-4: We require development and urban design, where appropriate, that reduces
reliance on the automobile and capitalizes on multi -modal transportation opportunities.
• Mobility 3-1: We maintain our Multipurpose Trails & Bikeway Corridor Plan to create a
comprehensive system of on- and off-street bikeways that connect residential areas, businesses,
schools, parks, and other key destination points.
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• Mobility 3-2: We provide off-street multipurpose trails and Class 11 bikeways as our primary
paths of travel and use the Class Ill for connectivity in constrained circumstances.
• Mobility 3-3: We require walkways that promote safe and convenient travel between residential
areas, businesses, schools, parks, recreation areas, and other key destination points.
• Mobility 3-4: We explore opportunities to expand the pedestrian and bicycle networks.
• Mobility 3-1: We maintain a proactive working partnership with transit providers to ensure that
adequate public transit service is available.
• Mobility 3-2: We require new development to provide transit facilities, such as bus shelters,
transit bays and turnouts, as necessary.
• Mobility 3-5: We support extension of the Metro Rail Gold Line to Ontario.
• Mobility 3-6: We advocate expansion of Metrolink service to include the Downtown and the
multimodal transit center.
• Mobility 3-8: We work with regional transit agencies to secure convenient feeder service from
the Metrolink station and the proposed multimodal transit center to employment centers in
Ontario.
• Mobility 3-11: We require the future development of community -wide serving facilities to be
sited in transit -ready areas that can be served and made accessible by public transit
• Environmental Resources 3-2: We require the use of best practices identified in green
community rating systems to guide the planning and development of all new communities.
• Environmental Resources 4-1: We reduce GHG and other local pollutant emissions through
compact, mixed use, and transit -oriented development and development that improves the
regional jobs -housing balance.
Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
• Mobility 3-4: We work with regional transit agencies to implement BRT service to target
destinations and along corridors, as shown in the Transit Plan.
3.14.4.3 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Environmental Resources 3-1: We shall meet or exceed AB 939 requirements.
3.14.4.4 Water Conveyance
Water-2. Renovate Existing Buildings
• Environmental Resources 1-3: We require conservation strategies that reduce water usage.
Water-3. Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
• Environmental Resources 1-3: We require conservation strategies that reduce water usage.
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3.15 City of Rancho Cucamonga
3.15.1 City Summary
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is just north of Ontario in the western portion of the San Bernardino
Valley. Similar to the nearby communities of Ontario and Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga's proximity to
freeways and the Ontario airport have fostered the growth of the logistics industry and the city
contains numerous jobs and land uses related to trucking, warehousing, distribution, and light
industry. The general plan identifies approximately 12% of land area for industrial/commercial uses
and nearly 50% for residential and open space. These land uses are reflected below in the city's GHG
inventory and selected reduction strategies. Reliant Energy operates a power plant in Rancho
Cucamonga, the emissions of which are captured in the building energy sector for any city that
receives power from the plant; plant emissions are not uniquely attributed to Rancho Cucamonga.
Attractions in Rancho Cucamonga include Victoria Gardens, Foothills Crossing the Epicenter Sports
Park which bring visitors to Rancho Cucamonga from throughout the region.
The population of Rancho Cucamonga in 2010 was 165,269 (162,792 in 2008) making it the fourth
largest city in San Bernardino County. Rancho Cucamonga has a higher -than -average median
household income ($78,572 versus $60,883 for the state). Rancho Cucamonga's demographic
composition in 2010 was 62% White, 9.2% Black, 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native,10.4%
Asian, 0.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 12% from other races, and 5.4% from two
or more races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were 34.9%. 90% of the city's residents
graduated high school, and 29% have a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau 2012). The
city's population is expected to increase to 167,118 by 2020, an increase of about 3% over 2008.
Employment is also expected to increase only modestly (2%) by 2020, reflecting some of the lowest
growth rates in the region.
Table 3-40 presents socioeconomic data for Rancho Cucamonga, including population, housing
(single-family and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail)
(Southern California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-40. Socioeconomic Data for Rancho Cucamonga
Category
2008
2020
Population
162,792
167,118
Housing
53,564
56,303
Single -Family
37,940
39,742
Multifamily
15,624
16,561
Employment
62,462
63,869
Agricultural
41
71
Industrial
15,725
17,078
Retail
17,347
17,007
Nan -Retail
29,349
29,712
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3.15.2 Emission Reductions
Reduction Profiles —Rancho Cucamonga
The City of Rancho Cucamonga selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level
that is 15% below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal
subject to reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32
through a combination of state (-91%) and local (-9%) efforts. The City actually exceeds the goal
with only state/county level actions (132% of goal), but has committed to several additional local
measures. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other
state measures will reduce GHG emissions in Rancho Cucamonga's on -road and building energy
sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 36,708 MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the
following local measures, in order of importance: Implement SB X7-7 (Water-4); Implementation
of the Sustainable Communities Strategy (Tranportation-1); and Equipment Upgrades at
Wastewater Treatment Plants (Wastewater-2). Rancho Cucamonga's reduction plan has the
greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the solid waste management, on -road transportation, and
building energy sectors.
Rancho Cucamonga selected the GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1) for their
local plan, but the City's goal for reducing emissions from new development through PS-1 is already
achieved through other local measures. Therefore, "N/A" is listed in the GHG reductions column next
to PS-1 in Table 3-42 below. Because Rancho Cucamonga selected PS-1, which will help the City
achieve their reduction goal, it was included in the table.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga General Plan provides many transportation and land use related
actions to reduce vehicle related GHG emissions. The General Plan will support the goals of SB 375
and the Sustainable Communities Strategy (Transportation-1) through a wide range of actions,
which include the following.
• Promoting sustainable development that reduces environmental impacts.
• Working towards a sustainable jobs -housing balance.
• Implementing land use patterns and policies that incorporate smart growth practices.
• Reducing operational energy requirements through sustainable and complementary land use
patterns.
• Promoting pedestrian -friendly development.
• Supporting development projects that are designed to facilitate convenient access for
pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and automobiles.
The bars in Figure 3-40 show Rancho Cucamonga's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions
forecast total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target
(i.e.,15% below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are
overlaid on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the total emissions
reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority
(-91%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-41 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
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Table 3-41 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Rancho Cucamonga exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with
the greatest percent reduction include the solid waste management, on -road transportation, and
building energy sectors.
Figure 3-42 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to the implementation of SB X7-7 (Water-4).
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2020
Emissions with
Sector 2008 2020 BAU Reductions Reduction Plan % Reduction
Building Energy
693,422
722,126
164,946
557,180
22.8%
On -Road Transportation
702,904
701,998
196,212
505,786
28.0%
Off -Road Equipment
80,830
82,950
7,411
75,539
8.9%
Solid Waste Management
29,042
29,475
14,426
15,049
48.9%
Agriculture
300
153
0
153
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
6,584
6,801
242
6,559
3.6%
Water Conveyance
46,054
50,598
7,529
43,069
14.9%
GHG Performance Standard*
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Total Emissions
1,559,136
1,594,101
390,766
1,203,335
24.5%
Reduction Goal
268,835
1,325,266
16.9%
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Excluded Emissions:
162,416
171,551
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Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
"The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-42. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Rancho Cucamonga
3.15.3 Reduction Measures
Table 3-42 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Rancho Cucamonga. For each measure,
the short title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by
state/county control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-42. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Rancho Cucamonga
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
100,20S
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
7,767
State-3
AB 1109
30,549
State-4
Solar Water Heating
467
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
3,990
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
173,940
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
15,555
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
7,411
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
1
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
14,172
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
469
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
84
Energy-S
Solar Installation for New Commercial
373
Energy-6
Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
2,725
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
66S
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
300
Energy-9
Co -Generation Facilities
73
Land Use-1
Tree Planting
91
Wastewater-2(BE)
Equipment Upgrades
3,724
Water-1 (BE)
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards far New
156
Construction
Water-4(BE)
ImplementSBX7-7
13,304
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1
Sustainable Communities Strategy
6,281
Transportation-2
Smart Bus Technologies _ _
436
Solid Waste Management
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Waste Diversion _
253
Wastewater Treatment
Water-1 (WT)
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Construction
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ImplementSBX7-7
.240
Water Conveyance
Water-1 Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New 2 187
Construction
Water-3 Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices 2,470
Water-4 Implement SB X7-7 2,872
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Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development(29% N/A
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions 390,766
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
3.15.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Rancho Cucamonga's GHG
reduction measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All
policies listed below are from the Rancho Cucamonga 2010 General Plan unless otherwise noted
(City of Rancho Cucamonga 2010). In addition to state level measures, the City of Rancho
Cucamonga selected a variety of measures across nearly all sectors (Table 3-42). However, the City's
General Plan includes policies and programs that broadly support energy efficiency and
sustainability even if it is not closely tied to a specific measure as part of this Reduction Plan.
Relevant General Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the City selected are listed under
the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction measure are
listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.15.4.1 Building Energy
• Policy LU-3.4: Promote development that is sustainable in its use of land and thatlimits impacts
to natural resources, energy, and air and water quality.
• Policy RC-5.1: The City should serve as a role model by adopting recognizable standards and
incorporating the use of sustainable strategies for new and existing public buildings that
maximize occupant health and productivity, minimize operating costs, and provide good
environmental stewardship.
• Policy RC-5.2: Investigate the feasibility of using solar (photovoltaic) lights for City operated
parking lots instead of conventional street and pedestrian lights that are powered by electricity
in an effort to conserve energy.
Energy-1. Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
• Policy RC-4.1: Pursue efforts to reduce energy consumption through appropriate energy
conservation and efficiency measures throughout all segments of the community.
• Policy RC-6.2: Encourage green practices for new and existing buildings throughout the
community.
• Policy RC-6.4: Promote green practices and the use of energy saving designs and devices for
new and existing buildings throughout the community. Consult with energy providers such as
Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Utility,
and others to establish and coordinate energy efficiency programs that promote energy efficient
design in all projects and assist residential, commercial, and industrial users.
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Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Policy RC-4.2: Promote the use of renewable energy and alternative energy technology, and
support efforts to develop small-scale, distributed energy generation (e.g., solar, wind,
cogeneration, and biomass) to reduce the amount of electricity drawn from the regional power
grid and reduce the use of natural gas, while providing Rancho Cucamonga with a greater degree
of energy and economic self-sufficiency.
• Policy RC-4.3: Encourage the use of solar energy systems in homes and commercial businesses.
Energy-S. Solar Installation for New Commercial
• Policy RC-4.2: Promote the use of renewable energy and alternative energy technology, and
support efforts to develop small-scale, distributed energy generation (e.g., solar, wind,
cogeneration, and biomass) to reduce the amount of electricity drawn from the regional power
grid and reduce the use of natural gas, while providing Rancho Cucamonga with a greater degree
of energy and economic self-sufficiency.
• Policy RC-4.3: Encourage the use of solar energy systems in homes and commercial businesses.
• Policy RC-4.5: Support the development of private sources of sustainable and environmentally
friendly energy supplies, provided these are consistent with City aesthetic and public safety
goals.
Energy-6. Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
• Policy RC-4.2: Promote the use of renewable energy and alternative energy technology, and
support efforts to develop small-scale, distributed energy generation (e.g., solar, wind,
cogeneration, and biomass) to reduce the amount of electricity drawn from the regional power
grid and reduce the use of natural gas, while providing Rancho Cucamonga with a greater degree
of energy and economic self-sufficiency.
• Policy RC-4.3: Encourage the use of solar energy systems in homes and commercial businesses.
• Policy RC-4.5: Support the development of private sources of sustainable and environmentally
friendly energy supplies, provided these are consistent with City aesthetic and public safety
goals.
Energy-7. Solar Installation for Existing Housing
• Policy RC-4.2: Promote the use of renewable energy and alternative energy technology, and
support efforts to develop small-scale, distributed energy generation (e.g, solar, wind,
cogeneration, and biomass) to reduce the amount of electricity drawn from the regional power
grid and reduce the use of natural gas, while providing Rancho Cucamonga with a greater degree
of energy and economic self-sufficiency.
• Policy RC-4.3: Encourage the use of solar energy systems in homes and commercial businesses.
• Policy RC-4.5: Support the development of private sources of sustainable and environmentally
friendly energy supplies, provided these are consistent with City aesthetic and public safety
goals.
Energy-8. Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
• Policy RC-4.2: Promote the use of renewable energy and alternative energy technology, and
support efforts to develop small-scale, distributed energy generation (e.g., solar, wind,
cogeneration, and biomass) to reduce the amount of electricity drawn from the regional power
grid and reduce the use of natural gas, while providing Rancho Cucamonga with a greater degree
of energy and economic self-sufficiency.
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• Policy RC-4.3: Encourage the use of solar energy systems in homes and commercial businesses.
• Policy RC-4.5: Support the development of private sources of sustainable and environmentally
friendly energy supplies, provided these are consistent with City aesthetic and public safety
goals.
Energy-9. Co -Generation Facilities
• Policy RC-4.2: Promote the use of renewable energy and alternative energy technology, and
support efforts to develop small-scale, distributed energy generation (e.g., solar, wind,
cogeneration, and biomass) to reduce the amount of electricity drawn from the regional power
grid and reduce the use of natural gas, while providing Rancho Cucamonga with a greater degree
of energy and economic self-sufficiency.
• Policy RC-4.5: Support the development of private sources of sustainable and environmentally
friendly energy supplies, provided these are consistent with City aesthetic and public safety
goals.
3.15.4.2 On -Road
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
Land Use
• Policy LU-3.3: Locate regionally serving land uses with immediate access to the regional
transportation network that is designed to provide maximum access capabilities and permit
maximum dispersal of traffic.
• Policy LU-3.5: Work toward a sustainable jobs -housing balance by accommodating a range and
balance of land uses within Rancho Cucamonga.
• Policy LU-3.7: Encourage new development projects to build on vacant infill sites within a built -
out area, and/or redevelop previously developed properties that are underutilized.
• Policy LU-3.8: Implement land use patterns and policies that incorporate smart growth
practices, including placement of higher densities near transit centers and along transit
corridors, allowing Mixed Use development, and encouraging and accommodating pedestrian
movement.
• Policy RC-4.4: Reduce operational energy requirements through sustainable and
complementary land use and circulation planning. Support implementation of State mandates
regarding energy consumption and greenhouse gas reduction, including AB32 and SB375.
• Policy LU-4.1: Provide new Mixed Use development opportunities along the Foothill Boulevard
Corridor to allow residential, commercial, and civic uses, and to accommodate both transit and
automobiles.
• Policy LU-4.4: Concentrate commercial uses near major intersections.
• Policy LU-5.1: Create a central business hub at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Haven
Avenue, extending south to 4th Street, with higher -intensity office, commercial, and
public/quasi-public uses.
• Policy LU-5.2: Encourage development along the Haven Avenue Corridor that incorporates
appropriate intensity and design excellence for an important gateway to Rancho Cucamonga.
• Policy LU-5.4: Promote a pedestrian -friendly corridor where employees can walk to
restaurants, commercial services, and other amenities in the area.
• Policy LU-5.6: Support the integration of transportation facilities, including transit, to support
the office environment.
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• Policy LU-6.2: Minimize impacts of industrial development and truck traffic in residential areas
or on residential streets.
• Policy LU-7.1: Concentrate heavy industrial and utility -related uses in the area immediately
surrounding the electrical power plant.
• Policy LU-7.2: Support infrastructure improvements to attract light industrial and
manufacturing uses, green technology uses, energy -related businesses, and research and
development uses.
• Policy LU-9.5: Establish Mixed Use areas as higher intensity "urban centers" where there is
sensitive integration of land uses, convenient modes of transportation, and a focused "sense of
place" that emanates from the architectural and landscape design.
• Policy LU-12.3: Support development projects that are designed to facilitate convenient access
for pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and automobiles.
• Policy LU-12.4: Retrofit, where feasible, existing neighborhoods to allow for convenient, multi -
modal access to schools, parks, and shopping centers.
Community Mobility
• Policy CM-1.1: Provide a safe and efficient street system in the city to support mobility goals, all
transportation modes, and the goals of the Managing Land Use, Community Design, and Historic
Resources Chapter.
• Policy CM-1.2: Provide an integrated network of roadways that provides for convenient
automobile, transit, bicycle,, and pedestrian circulation movement around the city.
• Policy CM-1.3: Complete the circulation system by constructing new roadway facilities and
freeway interchanges pursuant to the Circulation Plan.
• Policy CM-2.2: Encourage all feasible measures to reduce total vehicle miles traveled by
automobiles, including enhanced transit access and land use approaches that provide compact
and focused development along major transit corridors.
• Policy CM-2.3: Support the use of hybrid, electric, andlow/zero emission vehicles.
• Policy CM-2.4: Replace City vehicles with energy -efficient and alternative fuel source models
when replacing vehicles or adding to the City's fleet.
• Policy CM-2.5: Establish priority parking locations for hybrid, electric, and low/zero emission,
and alternative fuel vehicles.
• Policy CM-3.1: Consult with regional transit operators to maintain and improve the coverage
and frequency of transit service in the city.
• Policy CM-3.3: Provide local transit circulator service in the city to serve local neighborhoods,
Victoria Gardens, the Metrolink Station, the Civic Center, Central Park, and key destinations.
• Policy CM-3.7: Continue to develop and maintain a citywide bicycle network of off-street bike
paths, on -street bike lanes, and bike streets to provide connections between neighborhoods,
schools, parks, civic center/facilities, recreational facilities, and major commercial centers.
• Policy CM-3.10: Continue to complete the installation of sidewalks and require new
development to provide sidewalks.
• Policy CM-3.11: Continue to require pedestrian amenities on sidewalks on major streets that are
key pedestrian routes, including the provision of benches, shade trees, and trash cans.
• Policy CM-3.12: Continue to require that the siting and architectural design of new development
promotes safety, pedestrian -friendly design, and access to transit facilities.
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• Policy CM-3.13: Establish a number of bike hubs in the city (centralized locations with
convenient bike parking for trip destinations or transfer to other transportation modes) at key
transit nodes and at commercial nodes.
• Policy CM-3.14: Enhance pedestrian and bicycle access to local and regional transit, including
facilitating connections to transit.
• Policy CM-4.1: Continue to implement traffic management and traffic signal operation measures
along the arterial roadway to minimize delay and congestion for all modes, without adversely
impacting transit, bicycles, and pedestrians.
• Policy CM-4.2: Continue to design and operate arterials and intersections for the safe operation
of all modes of transportation, including transit, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
• Policy CM-4.3: Continue to implement Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) measures and
advanced traffic management technologies where appropriate.
• Policy CM-6.2: Support appropriate regional plans for high -occupancy vehicle lanes, Bus Rapid
Transit and express bus, rail transit, and high-speed rail, provided it does not negatively impact
the city.
• Policy CM-6.4: Require the provision of appropriate mitigation of traffic impacts in the
surrounding communities resulting from development in Rancho Cucamonga. Work with the
surrounding communities to ensure that traffic impacts in Rancho Cucamonga resulting from
development outside the city are adequately mitigated.
• Policy CM-7.1: Continue to maintain a truck circulation system that defines truck routes, directs
the movement of trucks safely along major roadways, and minimizes truck travel on local and
collector streets.
• Policy CM-8.1: Support regional transit options that improve access between Rancho
Cucamonga and LA/Ontario International Airport
Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
• Policy CM-4.3: Continue to implement Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) measures and
advanced traffic management technologies where appropriate.
3.15.4.3 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Policy PF-7.1: Continue to adopt programs and practices that minimize the amount of materials
entering the waste stream. Encourage recycling and composting in all sectors of the community,
including recycling of construction and demolition materials, in order to divert items from
entering landfills.
• Policy PF-7.2: Consult with public agencies and private contractors to ensure adequate refuse
collection and disposal facilities are available.
• Policy PF-7.3: Embrace the sustainability principle that recognizes and takes advantage of the
life cycle of goods and materials.
• Policy PF-7.5: Continue to educate the community regarding the benefits of solid waste
diversion, recycling and composting, and maintain programs that make it easy for all people in
Rancho Cucamonga to work toward and achieve City waste reduction objectives.
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3.15.4.4 Wastewater Treatment
a Policy RC-3.3: Support efforts to expand the recycled water distribution system and actively
promote the widespread use of recycled water in Rancho Cucamonga.
a Policy PF-6.1: Continue to ensure an adequate treatment and collection system capacity for
Rancho Cucamonga's wastewater that is conveyed to the Inland Empire Utilities Agency water
reclamation facilities, while protecting water quality and public health and minimizing adverse
impacts to the environment.
a Policy PF-6.2: Consult with the Inland Empire Utilities Agency and the Cucamonga Valley Water
District to ensure that the treatment facility has sufficient capacity to meet future wastewater
treatment needs.
3.15.4.5 Water Conveyance
a Policy RC-3.3: Support efforts to expand the recycled water distribution system and actively
promote the widespread use of recycled water in Rancho Cucamonga.
Water-1. Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
a Policy LU-10.1: Continue to require implementation of the City's Water Efficiency Ordinance,
which should be reviewed and updated periodically.
a Policy LU-10.3: Promote low water usage, and emphasize fire -safe defensible space.
a Policy RC-3.1: Require the use of cost-effective methods to conservewater in new
developments, and promote appropriate water conservation and efficiency measures for existing
businesses and residences.
Water-3. Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
a Policy LU-10.2: Encourage the planting of edible landscapes, using citrus trees, box gardens,
vineyards, and other edible plant materials whenever possible.
a Policy RC-3.2: Encourage the conversion of water -intensive turf/landscape areas to landscaping
that uses climate -appropriate plants, efficient irrigation systems, and water efficient site
maintenance.
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3.16 City of Redlands•'
3.16.1 City Summary
The City of Redlands is located on the far southeastern portion of the San Bernardino Valley, south
of Highland and northwest of the San Gorgonio pass on 1-10. The city's history is tied to the railroads
(late 1800s), the citrus industry (early 1900s) and the growth of the aerospace industry (1950s).
Redlands contains numerous historic landmarks and homes. Only the city's far western areas are
allocated to industrial uses, with much of the city devoted to residential, parks, agriculture, and
resources preservation. Attractions such as the Fox Event Center, Redlands Bowl, University of
Redlands, and San Bernardino County Museum bring visitors from both San Bernardino and
Riverside Counties. Redlands' GHG emissions profile below reflects these land uses, with primary
emissions sources in the on -road transportation, residential energy use, commercial energy use, and
stationary sources sectors.
Redlands covers 36 square miles and the population in 2010 was 68,747 (68,576 in 2008).
Redlands' demographic composition in 2010 was 69% White, 5.2% Black, 0.9% American Indian
and Alaska Native, 7.6% Asian, 0.3% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,12% from other
races, and 4.9% from two or more races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were 30.9%. The
majority of the population in Redlands is White (69% compared to the state average of 58%), and
only 15% of the population is foreign born. 37% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.
Census Bureau 2012). The city was the tenth largest city in San Bernardino County in 2008 and is
expected to grow to a population of 75,494 by 2020, an increase of 10% over 2008. Employment in
Redlands is expected to increase by a similar amount before 2020.
Table 3-43 presents socioeconomic data for Redlands, including population, housing (single-family
and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-43. Socioeconomic Data for Redlands
Category
2008
2020
Population
68,576
75,494
Housing
24,701
28,262
Single -Family
16,004
18,218
Multifamily
8,697
10,044
Employment
41,435
46,682
Agricultural
33
60
Industrial
4,641
6,447
Retail
9,579
10,176
Non -Retail 27,182 29,999
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3.16.2 Emission Reductions
Reduction Profiles —Redlands
The City of Redlands selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 15%
below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
combination of state (^-82%) and local (^-18%) efforts. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low
carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state measures will reduce GHG emissions in Redlands' on -
road and building energy sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 34,524 MTCO2e will be
achieved primarily through the following local measures, in order of importance: Implement SB X7-
7 (Water-4); Sustainable Communities Strategy (Transportation-1), and Smart Bus Technologies
(Transportation-2). Redlands' Plan has the greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the building
energy, on -road transportation, and water conveyance sectors. The City will strive to reduce
emissions further as part of the City's future CAP by including additional emission reduction
measures or by strengthening the measures already included below.
The City of Redlands will support the goals of SB 375 and the Sustainable Communities Strategy
(Transportation-1) through a wide range of actions. These actions include the San Bernardino -
Redlands Passenger Rail project, the Orange Blossom bike and multi -purpose trail, and a new
Downtown Specific Plan. Each of these is described below.
The proposed San Bernardino -Redlands Passenger Rail project has an estimated completion date of
2018. The project will initially feature three stops near high use areas within the city, including the
University of Redlands, the city's pedestrian friendly downtown, and one of its largest employers,
ESRI, and will also provide a connection to the Metrolink transit hub in the City of San Bernardino.
The City Council has also recently adopted policy that allows for greater housing density adjacent to
the proposed rail stations, which will promote High Quality Transit Areas (HQTA) along the rail
corridor. These HQTAs will contain individual community -based themes, and will provide access to
educational resources, entertainment, jobs, and housing within the city. In addition, Metrolink will
adopt new bus and transit routes that take advantage of the passenger rail locations.
The City of Redlands has been actively pursuing and receiving grants to complete its Orange
Blossom bike and multi -purpose trail, which will connect the city to the myriad of other bike trails
located within the city and the greater Inland Empire region.
The City of Redlands is currently working on a new Downtown Specific Plan which will continue the
downtowns pedestrian oriented feel, but also provide an urban downtown that allows for a greater
variety of land uses. The objectives from the Specific Plan are to set forth land use designations and
development standards that allow for a better balance between commercial and residential
development in the area
The bars in Figure 3-43 show Redlands' 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e,15%
below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are overlaid
on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan'J, representing the total emissions reductions
achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority (-82%) of the
total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-44 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
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Table 3-44 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 EAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Redlands exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the solid waste management, on -road transportation, and
building energy sectors.
Figure 3-45 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to the implementation of Sli X7-7 (Water-4).
Figure 3-43. Emissions Reduction Profile for Redlands
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
80c)'om total Reductions
34,524
I i / fCo
500,0W
N
8
400,000
)(ff),000
2020 Plan 2020T&qW
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Figure 3-44. Emissions by Sector for Redlands
Son o0D
aco,00D
100AM
Ii0D.ow
• 50D.000
400,00)
100.000
100.00D
100.000
0
2020 BAU
2020 W" Ion
Table 3-44. Emission Reductions by Sector for Redlands
Reduction Profiles -Redlands
a Waur Come,.[*
Wastewater TrM"M
::, Arrkanwe
a Wild Waste Manaae,nent
.:pl/.Road tgWpm t
a On -bad r,anportation
• 0u4dlna twin,
Sector
2008
2020 BAU
Reductions
2020
Emissions with
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
302,160
342,534
87,001
255,533
25.4%
On -Road Transportation
319,157
349,518
98,342
251,176
28.1%
Off -Road Equipment
30,147
33,528
2,995
30,532
8.9%
Solid Waste Management
16,391
17,877
96
17,781
0.5%
Agriculture
3,298
1,681
0
1,681
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
2,773
3,072
345
2,727
11.2%
Water Conveyance
19,161
22,242
5,097
17,146
22.9%
GHG Performance Standard*
-
0
Total Emissions
693,087
770,452
193,876
576,576
25.2%
Reduction Goal
-
181,328
589,124
23.5%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
-
12,548
Per -Capita Emissions
10.1
10.2
7.6
Per -job Emissions
16.7
16.5
12.4
Excluded Emissions:
92,324
109,197
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
' The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes
toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions
in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-45. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Redlands
3.16.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles —Redlands
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Local Reduction Measures by Sector
s rwl
Table 3-45 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Redlands. For each measure, the short
title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-45. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Redlands
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
38,189
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
10,081
State-3
AB 1109
10,619
State-4
Solar Water Heating
235
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
2,350
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
87,041
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
7,746
State-8
LCFS: Off -Road
2,995
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
0
County-1 y
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
96
Local Measures
T
_
Building Energy
Water-4(BE)
lmplementSBX7-7
25,527
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1
Sustainable Communities Strategy
3,119
Transportation-2
Smart Bus Technologies
436_
Wastewater Treatment
_
Water-4 (WT) _
lmplementSBX7-7
345
Water Conveyance---—
---�.--------------------
Water-4
Implement SB X7-7
5,097
Total Reductions
193,876
Notes
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Convevance
3.16.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Redlands' GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. Ali policies
listed below are from the Redlands 1995 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of Redlands
1995). In addition to state level measures, the City of Redlands selected a variety of measures across
nearly all sectors (Table 3-45). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs that
broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability even if it is not closely tied to a specific measure
as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the
City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific
GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
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3.16.4.1 Building Energy
Energy-2. Outdoor Lighting
• Policy 7.8a: Promote policies and actions that reduce residential energy use (Redlands 2010
General Plan Housing Element).
• Policy 7.23b: Support San Bernardino County in implementation of its energy -related policies.
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Proposed Program 7.8-5: Pursue Energy efficiency/Alternative Energy Funding (Redlands
2010 General Plan Housing Element).
• Policy 7.23b: Support San Bernardino County in implementation of its energy -related policies.
• Policy 7.23h: Encourage the investigation and utilization of alternative energy sources to be
integrated in individual project designs.
Energy-6. Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
• Proposed Program 7.8-5: Pursue Energy efficiency/Alternative Energy Funding (Redlands
2010 General Plan Housing Element).
• Policy 7.23b: Support San Bernardino County in implementation of its energy -related policies.
• Policy 7.23h: Encourage the investigation and utilization of alternative energy sources to be
integrated in individual project designs.
Energy-7. Solar Installation for Existing Housing
• Proposed Program 7.8-5: Pursue Energy Efficiency/Alternative Energy Funding (Redlands
2010 General Plan Housing Element).
• Policy 3.23h: Encourage energy conservation alterations that are compatible with preservation.
• Policy 7.23b: Support San Bernardino County in implementation of its energy -related policies.
• Policy 7.23h: Encourage the investigation and utilization of alternative energy sources to be
integrated in individual project designs.
3.16.4.2 On -Road
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
• Proposed Program 7.8-3: Encourage Land -Use Patterns and Densities to Facilitate Energy
Efficient Public Transit Systems in New Development Areas.
• Proposed Program 7.9-1: Augment Density Bonus. The City will consider incentives beyond
State law and will also consider offering bonuses to specifically encourage denser development
in proximity to planned Metrolink stations in addition to the Downtown station, where the City is
already looking to implement a density bonus.
• Proposed Program 7.9-3: Explore Mixed -Use Development Possibilities for Redlands Metrolink
Stations. (2010 General Plan Housing Element).
• Policy 4.62f. Adopt energy -efficient transportation strategies to implement state and county
goals for reduced energy consumption and improved air quality.
• Policy 7.23e: Minimize energy consumption attributable to transportation within the Planning Area.
• All Policies under 0.12: Air Quality and Ground Transportation.
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Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
Reduction Profiles —Redlands
• Proposed Program 7.8-3: Encourage Land -Use Patterns and Densities to Facilitate Energy
Efficient Public Transit Systems in New Development Areas.
• Proposed Program 7.9-1: Augment Density Bonus. The City will consider incentives beyond
State law and will also consider offering bonuses to specifically encourage denser development
in proximity to planned Metrolink stations in addition to the Downtown station, where the City is
already looking to implement a density bonus (Redlands 2010 General Plan Housing Element).
• Policy 4.62f: Adopt energy -efficient transportation strategies to implement state and county
goals for reduced energy consumption and improved air quality.
• Policy 7.23e: Minimize energy consumption attributable to transportation within the Planning
Area.
• All Transit Related Policies under 8.12: Air Quality and Ground Transportation
• All VMT Reducing Policies under 8.14: Air Quality and Land Use
3.16.4.3 Off -Road
Off-Road-2. Idling Ordinance
• Policy 4.62F. Adopt energy -efficient transportation strategies to implement state and county
goals for reduced energy consumption and improved air quality.
• Policy 7.23e: Minimize energy consumption attributable to transportation within the Planning
Area.
Off-Road-3. Electric Landscaping Equipment
• Policy 4.62f: Adopt energy -efficient transportation strategies to implement state and county
goals for reduced energy consumption and improved air quality.
• Policy 8.15a: Aim for the minimum practicable particulate emissions from the construction and
operation of roads and buildings.
3.16.4.4 Solid Waste Management
• Policy 7.24b: Implement measures specified in the Source Reduction and Recycling Element and
the Household Hazardous Waste Element.
• Policy 7.24c: Meet the mandatory waste diversion goals set by the State of 25% by 1995 and
50% by 2,000; reduce landfill disposal of household hazardous waste as much as feasibly
possible.
• Policy 7.23a: Conserve scarce or nonrenewable energy resources.
• Policy 7.24d: Examine alternatives for reuse of the California Street Landfill site after its closure.
3.16.4.5 Wastewater Treatment
Policy 7.23f: Revise applicable City Codes to incorporate criteria for energy efficient design
Wastewater-1. Methane Recovery
• Policy 7.23b: Support San Bernardino County in implementation of its energy -related policies.
• Policy 7.23h: Encourage the investigation and utilization of alternative energy sources to be
integrated in individual project designs.
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3.16.4.6 Water Conveyance.
Water-1. Voluntary CALGreen: New Construction
• Policy 7.22f. If the City's updated Water Master Plan shows water supply to be inadequate,
increase supply and reduce demand or curtail development until adequate supplies are secured.
• Policy 7.22f. If the City's updated Water Master Plan shows water supply to be inadequate,
increase supply and reduce demand or curtail development until adequate supplies are secured.
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3.17 City of Rialto;-
3.17.1 City Summary
The City of Rialto is located in the San Bernardino Valley, between the cities of Fontana and San
Bernardino, along the I-10 corridor. As with other neighboring cities, Rialto's history has been
shaped by the railroad, the construction of Route 66, agriculture, and the suburban housing boom of
the 1970s and 1980s. Also, Rialto's prime location near major Southern California freeways, railroad
corridors, and airports make it favorable for the logistics industry. Large distribution centers for
Target, Staples, Toys-R-Us, and Fed Ex are located in Rialto, as is the nation's largest fireworks
company, Pyro Spectaculars. These businesses bring workers and other work -related trips to Rialto
every day.
Much of the northern portion of the city is devoted to residential uses and/or is open for additional
residential uses, although it also includes many commercial/industrial uses including the Rialto
Municipal Airport The City's general plan outlines an expansion of both residential (31% increase in
dwelling units by buildout of the General Plan) and nonresidential uses (77% increase in
nonresidential square feet by buildout). These current and future land uses are reflected in the city's
GHG emissions profile and selected reductions.
Rialto's population in 2010 was 99,171 (98,923 in 2008) and is expected to increase to 109,970 by
2020, an increase of 11% over 2008. Rialto's demographic composition in 2010 was 16.4% White,
44% Black, 1.1%American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3% Asian, 0.4% Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander, 31.3% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. Persons of Hispanic or
Latino origin were 67.6%. Rialto has a higher than average percentage of Black and Hispanic/Latino
residents (16% and 68%, respectively, versus the statewide average of 6% and 38%, respectively).
Almost 15% of firms in the city are Black -owned, and 48% are Hispanic -owned. This compares to
the statewide averages of 4% and 16.5%, respectively (U.S. Census Bureau 2012). The city expects a
16% increase in employment by 2020.
Table 3-46 presents socioeconomic data for Rialto, including population, housing (single-family and
multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern California
Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-46. Socioeconomic Data for Rialto
Category
2008
2020
Population
98,923
109,970
Housing
25,137
29,396
Single -Family
18,486
21,602
Multifamily
6,651
7,794
Employment
22,877
26,425
Agricultural
44
65
Industrial
7,405
8,740
Retail
5,232
5,811
Non -Retail
10,197
11,809
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3.17.2 Emission Reductions
Reduction Profiles —Rialto
The City of Rialto selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 15%
below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020. The City will meet this goal through a combination of
state (-69%) and local (-31%) efforts. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel
standard, the BPS, and other state measures will reduce GHG emissions in Rialto's on -road, solid
waste and building energy sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 71,504 MTCO2e will be
achieved primarily through the following local measures in order of importance: Implement SB X7-7
(Water-4); Solar Energy for Warehouse Space (Energy-6); and the GHG Performance Standard for
New Development (PS-1). Rialto's reduction plan has the greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the
solid waste management, building energy, and on -road transportation sectors.
The 2010 Rialto General Plan contains many transportation and land use -related actions to reduce
vehicle -related GHG emissions in the City of Rialto. The General Plan will support the goals of SB 375
and the Sustainable Communities Strategy (Transportation-1) through a wide range of actions,
which include the following.
• Encourage development of transit -oriented and infill development, and encourage a mix of uses
that foster walking and alternative transportation in Downtown and along Foothill Boulevard.
• Establish a balanced land use pattern, and facilitate developments that provide jobs for city
residents in order to reduce vehicle trips citywide.
• Support a complementary mix of land uses, including residential densities to support a multi -
modal transit node at the rail station.
• Design new streets to be pedestrian friendly. Require developers to investigate and provide
features that will enhance the pedestrian environment.
• Implement the Bikeway Master Plan which promotes a safe and efficient network of bikeways
for recreational and commuter use within the city.
• Provide for all residents and businesses to have equal access to reliable and convenient public
transit services.
• Promote activity centers and transit -oriented development projects around the Rialto Metrolink
Station and in Downtown.
• Require that new development projects incorporate design features that encourage ridesharing,
transit use, park and ride facilities, and bicycle and pedestrian circulation.
The bars in Figure 3-46 show Rialto's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast total,
and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target (i.e., 15%
below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are overlaid
on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan'), representing the total emissions reductions
achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority (-69%) of the
total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target
Figure 3-47 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
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Table 3-47 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sectors emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Rialto exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the greatest
percent reduction include the solid waste management, building energy, and on -road transportation
sectors.
Figure 3-48 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector due to the implementation of SB X7-7 (Water-4).
Figure 3-46. Emissions Reduction Profile for Rialto
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
b00,000
700,000
60Q000
5MM
3 40U,000
300.000
I
I,
)(Xl,nt)tl
10Q000
hm
0
2000
�! State/County
Reductions,
I54,103
k
total Reductions,
71so4
Aliemaining GI
Emissions,
471,622
Reduction Goal
Met!
2020 Plan 2020Tatpt
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Figure 3-47. Emissions by Sector for Rialto
sm,ow
WOW
6W,oW
S00,000
400400
1W,ow
2W,ow
1 W.o00
0
2020lAt1
Table 3-47. Emission Reductions by Sector for Rialto
Reduction Profiles -Rialto
Water cOlWayanf0
Waatas,ater Treatment
• AVkWtue
• Solid Waste Manacsm m
a O14140ad rpdpment
■ OwRoad nenrponadon
a gutldMg [nap
2020
Emissions with
Sector
2008
2020 BAU
Reductions
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
233,905
271,828
104,446
167,383
38.4%
On -Road Transportation
302,001
326,257
90,195
236,062
27.6%
Off -Road Equipment
40,061
44,508
7,611
36,897
17.1%
Solid Waste Management
14,269
15,708
11,807
3,901
75.2%
Agriculture
245
125
0
125
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
4,001
4,476
419
4,056
9.4%
Water Conveyance
14,297
39,327
8,687
30,640
22.1%
GHG Performance Standard'
-
-
7,442
-
-
Total Emissions
608,779
702,229
230,607
471,622
32.8%
Reduction Goal
-
184,766
517,462
26.396
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
-
45,840
-
Per -Capita Emissions
6.2
6.4
-
4.3
Per -Job Emissions
26.6
26.6
17.8
Excluded Emissions:
67,952
80,427
-
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions
in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter
4 for a complete
description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-48. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Rialto
3.17.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles —Rialto
Local Reduction Meeassuureess by Sector
1I w
Table 3-48 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Rialto. For each measure, the short title
and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county control
and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-48. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Rialto
Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
State/County Measures _
State-1 Renewable Portfolio Standard 36,642
State-2 Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards) 8,764
State-3 AB 1109 9,864
State-4
Solar Water Heating
244
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
897
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
79,682
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
7,227
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
3,976
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
0
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls _
11,807
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
1,601
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
842
Energy-5
Solar Installation for New Commercial
1,573
Energy-6
Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
11,547
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
3,283
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
1,963
Energy-9
Co -Generation Facilities
24
Land Use-1(BE)*
Tree Planting
1
Wastewater-2 (BE)
Equipment Upgrades
3,526
Water-1 (BE)
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standardsfor New Construction
3
Water-4(BE)
ImplementSBX7-7
23,570
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1 Sustainable Communities Strategy 2,850
Transportation-2 Smart Bus Technologies 436
Off -Road Equipment
OffRoad-1 Electric -Powered Construction Equipment 3,222
OffRoad-2 Idling Ordinance 412
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1
Methane Recovery
69
Water-1(WT)
Require Tier I Voluntary CALGreen Standardsfor New
0.1
Construction
Water-4(WT)
ImplementSBX7-7
349
Water Conveyance
Water-1
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New
669
Construction
Water-3
Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
1,150
Water-4
Implement SB X7-7
4,815
Wastewater-3 (WQ
Recycled Water
Z053
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Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development(29% below 7,442
projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions 230,607
Notes:
* These are measures where the avoided annual GHG emissions are small relative to the effort to implement the
measure on the City's part. Although the City has selected this measure, lCF recommends that the City not pursue
this GHG reduction measure.
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Convevance
3.17.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Rialto's GHG reduction
measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All policies
listed below are from the Rialto 2010 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of Rialto 2010). In
addition to state level measures, the City of Rialto selected a variety of measures across nearly all
sectors (Table 3-48). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs that broadly
support energy efficiency and sustainability even if it is not closely tied to a specific measure as part
of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the City
selected are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific,GHG
reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.17.4.1 Building Energy
• Parking Lot Design 3-23.1: Require mature trees and landscaping in off-street parking areas to
make them more inviting and aesthetically appealing, and to provide sufficient shading to reduce
heat.
• Open Space and Recreation 3-26.2 Enhance street corridors by incorporating small green
areas, extensive landscaping, and street trees.
• Planned Development 3-21.7: Require parkways to be placed on the outside of the public
sidewalk immediately adjoining the curb to provide shade for pedestrians, and provide a canopy
of trees to be either uniformly spaced or informally grouped.
Energy-1. Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
• Sustainable Building Practices and Energy Conservation Policy 2-31.2: Provide incentives
for the installation of energy conservation measures in existing multi -unit residential and
commercial developments, including technical assistance and possibly low -interest loans.
• Sustainable Building Practices and Energy Conservation Policy 2-31.3: Educate the public
regarding the need for energy conservation techniques which can be employed and systems
which are available.
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• Public Realm— Streetscapes Policy 2-11.2: Provide and maintain street trees and parkway
landscaping within the public right-of-way for developed properties within Rialto. Require
private development to do the same as per City design regulations. ,
• Public Realm—Streetscapes Policy 2-11.4: Incorporate street trees and other landscape
treatments along corridors to provide sufficient shade canopy and promote pedestrian comfort.
• Private Realm Policy 2-17.1: Require the planting of street trees along public streets and
inclusion of trees and landscaping for private developments to improve airshed, minimize urban
heat island effect, and lessen impacts of high winds.
• Private Realm Policy 2-17.2: Require all new development to incorporate tree plantings dense
enough to shade and beautify residential and commercial areas.
• Parking Lot Design Policy 2-23.1: Require mature trees and landscaping in off-street parking
areas to make them more inviting and aesthetically appealing, and to provide sufficient shading
to reduce heat.
• Open Space Policy 2-26.1: Require that private open space be integrated into new development
by providing green spaces and landscaped plazas between buildings.
• Open Space Policy 2-26.2: Enhance street corridors by incorporating small green areas,
extensive landscaping, and street trees.
• Open Space Policy 2-26.3: Explore opportunities to create pocket parks within urbanized areas
for public and/or private use.
3.17.4.2 On -Road
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
• Downtown Rialto Policy 2-5.2: Support a complementary mix of land uses, including
residential densities to support a multi -modal transit node at the rail station.
• Air Quality and Climate Policy 2-35.1: Replace Rialto's vehicle fleet with low -emission,
economically sensible vehicles.
• Air Quality and Climate Policy 2-35.2: Require that new development projects incorporate
design features that encourage ridesharing, transit use, park and ride facilities, and bicycle and
pedestrian circulation.
• Air Quality and Climate Policy 2-3 S.3: Establish a balanced land use pattern, and facilitate
developments that provide jobs for City residents in order to reduce vehicle trips citywide.
• Air Quality and Climate Policy 2-38.1: Consult with State agencies, SCAG, and SANBAG to
implement AB 32 and SB 375 by utilizing incentives to facilitate infill and transit -oriented
development
• Air Quality and Climate Policy 2-38.2: Encourage development of transit -oriented and infill
development, and encourage a mix of uses that foster walking and alternative transportation in
Downtown and along Foothill Boulevard.
• Air Quality and Climate Policy 2-38.3: Provide enhanced bicycling and walking infrastructure,
and support public transit, including public bus service, the Metrolink, and the potential for Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT).
• Public Realm —Pedestrian Friendly Environment 2-12.2: Use textured paving or similar
design features to define pedestrian crossings, particularly near pedestrian activity areas such as
Downtown.
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Public Realm —Pedestrian Friendly Environment 2-12.3: Install curb extensions (i.e., bulb
out or similar enhancements) at pedestrian crossings to shorten the crossing distance required,
wherever feasible. Additional pedestrian protections, including bollards and defensible space
landscape treatments, should be utilized as well.
• Public Realm —Pedestrian Friendly Environment 2-12.4: Enhance pedestrian walkways
directly under building canopies by one or more of the following techniques: interlocking or
textured paving, turf block walls, theme plantings, trees projecting through canopies, bollards
and kiosks, pavilions or gazebos, and trellises and arbors planted with flowering vines.
• Public Realm —Pedestrian Friendly Environment 2-12.5: Maximize potential pedestrian
connections through the use of highly visible gateways, walkways, and directional signs and the
installation of traffic -calming devices where appropriate.
• Public Realm —Pedestrian Friendly Environment 2-12.7: Shade bus shelters and other
outdoor use areas from the sun. Commercial projects along major corridors in Rialto shall
incorporate at least one bus shelter, taxi stop, bicycle rack, and/or similar transportation or
pedestrian features. The design of these features shall be consistent with the identity, feel, and
theme of that corridor.
• Expanding Rialto's Mobility Policy 4-1.4: Reduce delays to local traffic, facilitate emergency
response, and enhance safety by pursuing railroad grade separations.
• Expanding Rialto's Mobility Policy 4-1.7: Cooperate with SANBAG in the implementation of
Tier 1 through Tier 4 of the San Bernardino Valley Coordinated Traffic Signal System Plan.
• Expanding Rialto's Mobility Policy 4-1.9: Work with Caltrans to improve coordination of
traffic signals at freeway interchanges with those on City streets.
• Expanding Rialto's Mobility Policy 4-1.152 Support the construction of High Occupancy
Vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-10 between Ontario and Redlands.
• Encouraging Rail and Bus Ridership Policy 4-6.1: Support the establishment of an east -west
Bus Rapid Transit line through the Valley along on Foothill Boulevard.
• Encouraging Rail and Bus Ridership Policy 4-6.3: Require major developments to include bus
turnouts, bus shelters, and other transit facilities as appropriate.
• Encouraging Rail and Bus Ridership Policy 4-6.4: Encourage accessible, flexible, and efficient
public transit to all major activity areas in the Inland Empire.
• Encouraging Rail and Bus Ridership Policy 4-6.5: Encourage clean, lighted, and convenient
bus shelters and transit stops that are within walking distance of major activity areas and
residential neighborhoods and along arterial roadways.
• Encouraging Rail and Bus Ridership Policy 4-7.1: Support Metrolink regional rail services,
and work with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority to expand services.
• Encouraging Rail and Bus Ridership Policy 4-7.2: Achieve better integration of all transit and
multimodal options at the Rialto Metrolink Station.
• Encouraging Rail and Bus Ridership Policy 4-7.3: Promote activity centers and transit -
oriented development projects around the Rialto Metrolink Station and in Downtown.
• Encouraging Rail and Bus Ridership Policy 4-7.4: Support the High Speed Train project
sponsored by the California High Speed Railroad Authority.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-8.1: Expand Class I bicycle trails with
amenities, particularly adjacent to open space areas, utility and flood control corridors, and
abandoned rail corridors.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-8.2: Pursue a "rails -to -trails" conversion
of the Pacific Electric Railroad right-of-way to a bicycle or multi -use path.
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• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy4-8.3: Connect school facilities, parks, and
other activity nodes within residential neighborhoods with bicycle trails on neighborhood
streets.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-8.4: Require provision of secure bicycle
storage, including bicycle racks and lockers, at the Metrolink station, public parks, schools,
shopping centers, park -and -ride facilities, and other major activity centers.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-8.S: Require major developments to
. include bicycle storage facilities, including bicycle racks and lockers.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-8.6: Coordinate recreational trail plans
with neighboring cities and San Bernardino County to ensure linkage of local trails across
jurisdictional boundaries and with regional trail systems.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-9.1: Install sidewalks where they are
missing, and make improvements to existing sidewalks for accessibility purposes. Priority should
be given to needed sidewalk improvement near schools and activity centers. Provide wider
sidewalks in areas with higher pedestrian volumes.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-9.2: Require sidewalks and parkways on
all streets in new development.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-9.3: Provide pedestrian -friendly and
safety improvements, such as crosswalks and pedestrian signals, in all pedestrian activity areas.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-9.4: Accommodate pedestrians and
bicyclists — in addition to automobiles — when considering new development projects.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-9.5: Seek to maintain pedestrian access
in the event of any temporary or permanent street closures.
• Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians Policy 4-9.6: Encourage new development to
provide pedestrian paths through projects, with outlets to adjacent collectors, secondaries, and
arterial roadways.
Transportation-2. Smart Bus Technologies
• Expanding Rialto's Mobility Policy 4-1.8: Cooperate with SANBAG and Omnitrans in the
implementation of the Inland Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategic Plan.
3.17.4.3 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Recycling Policy 2-34.1: Develop programs that promote reuse and recycling throughout the
community.
• Recycling Policy 2-34.2: Utilize source reduction, recycling, and other appropriate measures to
reduce the amount of solid waste generated in Rialto that is disposed of in landfills.
• Recycling Policy 2-34.3: Encourage the maximum diversion from landfills of construction and
demolition materials through recycling and reuse programs.
• Solid Waste and Recycling Policy 3-10.1: Encourage additional recycling in all sectors of the
community.
• Solid Waste and Recycling Policy 3-10.2: Encourage the recycling of construction and
demolition materials in an effort to divert these items from entering landfills.
• Solid Waste and Recycling Policy 3-10.3: Continue to provide and improve flexible fees and
schedules for solid waste collection and recycling programs.
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• Solid Waste and Recycling Policy 3-10A Continue to educate the community regarding the
benefits of solid waste diversion and recycling, and maintain programs that make it easy for all
residents and businesses to work toward City waste reduction objectives.
3.17.4.4 Wastewater Treatment
• Wastewater Policy 3-9.1: Require that all new development or expansion of existing facilities
bear the cost of expanding the wastewater disposal system to handle the increased loads which
they are expected to generate.
• Wastewater Policy 3-9.2: Evaluate the wastewater disposal system routinely to ensure its
adequacy to meet changes in demand and changes in types of waste.
3.17.4.5 Water Conveyance
• Conserve Water Resources Policy 2-29.3: Educate the community about the importance of
water conserving techniques and avoiding wasteful water habits.
Water-1. Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New Construction
• Conserve Water Resources Policy 2-29.1: Require new development to use features,
equipment, technology, landscaping, and other methods to reduce water consumption.
Water-3. Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
• Private Realm Policy2-17.3: Require the use of drought -tolerant, native landscaping and smart
irrigation systems for new development to lower overall water usage.
• Parking Lot Design Policy 2-23.3: Require use of drainage improvements designed, with native
vegetation where possible, to retain or detain water runoff and minimize pollutants into
drainage system.
• Water Policy 3-8.9: Conserve potable water and utilize reclaimed water for meeting
landscaping and irrigation demands as much as possible.
• Water Policy 3-8.10: Support water conservation through requirements for landscaping with
drought -tolerant plants and efficient irrigation for all new development and City projects.
• Conserve Water Resources Policy 2-29.1: Require new development to use features,
equipment, technology, landscaping, and other methods to reduce water consumption.
• Conserve Water Resources Policy 2-29.2: Use reclaimed water as available for irrigation of
City parks, median strips, and other public areas, and encourage its use in industrial applications,
large turf and expansive landscaped areas, golf courses, mining, and other uses where potable
quality of water is not necessary to its application.
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3.18 City of San Bernardino°
3.18.1 City Summary
The City of San Bernardino is one of the region's anchor cities, located 65 miles east of Los Angeles.
San Bernardino is surrounded by the cities of Rialto to the west, Colton to the southwest, Loma
Linda to the south, Redlands to the southeast, Highland to the east, and the San Bernardino National
Forest to the north. San Bernardino's location makes it a gateway to the mountain resorts.
San Bernardino spans 71 square miles and has a population of 209,924 as of the 2010 census. San
Bernardino's demographic composition in 2010 was 45.6% White,15% Black,1.3% American
Indian and Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 0.4% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, 28.5% from
other races, and 5.1% from two or more races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were 60%. San
Bernardino has a young population (32% under 18, compared to the state average of 25%) and a
higher than average percentage of Black residents (15% versus the statewide average of 6%). Over
16% of firms in the city are Black -owned, and 32% are Hispanic -owned, compared to the statewide
averages of 4% and 16.5%, respectively (U.S. Census Bureau 2012). San Bernardino is the 17th
largest city in California, and the 99th largest city in the United States. Population is expected to
reach 231,151 by 2020, an increase of 10% over 2008. The city contains both residential and
commercial and industrial areas. This combination is reflected in the city's GHG inventory.
Attractions in San Bernardino include California State University, San Bernardino; Coussoulis Arena;
Fox Performing Arts Center; McDonald's Museum; California Theatre; San Bernardino Mountains,
and San Manuel Amphitheater. In addition, the city is home to the Inland Empire 66ers of San
Bernardino baseball team.
Table 3.49 presents socioeconomic data for San Bernardino, including population, housing (single-
family and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-49. Socioeconomic Data for San Bernardino
Category 2008 2020
Population 209,924 231,151
Housing
59,310
66,924
Single -Family
36,161
40,660
Multifamily
23,149
26,264
Employment
101,253
113,357
Agricultural
872
412
Industrial
13,411
17,552
Retail
23,920
26,062
Non -Retail 63,050 69,331
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3.18.2 Emission Reductions
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The City of San Bernardino selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is
15% below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject to
reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
combination of state (-86%) and local (^-14%) efforts. The City actually exceeds the goal with only
state/county level actions (104% of goal), but has committed to several additional local measures.
The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state
measures will reduce GHG emissions in San Bernardino's on -road, solid waste, and building energy
sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 72,138 MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the
following local measures, in order of importance: GHG Performance Standard for New Development
(PS-1); Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings (Energy-1); and Implementation of the Sustainable
Communities Strategy (Tranportation-1). San Bernardino's Plan has the greatest impacts on GHG
emissions in the solid waste management, on -road transportation, and building energy sectors.
The City of San Bernardino's Sustainability Master Plan Task Force, appointed by the City Council, is
recommending various draft strategies for the Mayor and Common Council to consider adopting.
This framework of strategies is located within the Land Use and Transportation section of the Draft
Sustainable Master Plan (SMP). If adopted, the Draft SMP will support the goals of SB 375 and the
Sustainable Communities Strategy (Transportation-1) through a wide range of actions. The Draft
SMP will include GHG reduction measures similar to but different from the measures listed in the
Plan below. The Draft SMP measures will generally be more specific to the City of San Bernardino
than the measures listed below, but they will also support the goals of AB 32.
The bars in Figure 3-49 show San Bernardino's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions
forecast total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target
(i.e, 15% below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are
overlaid on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan'), representing the total emissions
reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority
(-86%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-50 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAD and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-50 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. Itshows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that San Bernardino exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the solid waste management, on -road transportation, and
building energy sectors.
Figure 3-51 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector and due to the GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1).
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Table 3-50 presents the same information as shown in the graphics above, including San
Bernardino's 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and emission reductions by sector, along with the
percent reduction in each sector.
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Table 3-50. Emission Reductions by Sector for San Bernardino
Reduction Profiles —San Bernardino
2020
Emissions with
Sector
2008
2020 BAU
Reductions
Reduction Plan
% Reduction
Building Energy
578,446
649,824
166,904
482,920
25.7%
On -Road Transportation
810,577
891,216
250,578
640,638
28.1%
Off -Road Equipment
96,602
100,337
18,455
81,882
18.4%
Solid Waste Management
66,492
72,386
48,520
23,866
67.0%
Agriculture
1,909
973
0
973
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
8,490
9,407
176
9,231
1.9%
Water Conveyance
25,365
45,858
2,939
42,919
6.4%
GHG Performance Standard*
-
-
20,049
-
-
Total Emissions
1,587,881
1,770,000
507,621
1,262,379
28.7%
Reduction Goal
-
-
420,302
1,349,698
23.7%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
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-
87,319
-
Per -Capita Emissions
7.6
7.7
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5.5
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15.7
15.6
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Excluded Emissions:
322,801
301,927
-
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
* The GHG Performance Standard for New Development
is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions
in multiple sectors.
Please see Chapter
4 for a complete
description
of this measure.
Figure 3-51 presents 2008 Inventory and 2020 BAU emissions for the City of San Bernardino broken
down by sector.
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Figure 3-51. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for San Bernardino
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
3.18.3 Reduction Measures
Table 3-51 presents each reduction measure evaluated for San Bernardino. For each measure, the
short title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sectors.
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Table 3-51. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for San Bernardino
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
91,336
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
17,395
State-3
AB 1109
25,615
State-4
Solar Water Heating
555
State-S
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
2,229
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
222,577
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
19,752
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
8,964
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
1
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
47,059
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
10,324
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
310
Energy-5
Solar Installation for New Commercial
980
Energy-6
Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
1,836
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
3,176
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
1,183
Land Use-1 (BE)
Tree Planting Programs
149
Wastewater-2(BE)
Equipment Upgrades
Z447
Water-2 (BE)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
6,868
Water Efficiency
Water-4(BE)
ImplementSBX7-7
2,501
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1
Sustainable Communities Strategy
7,813
Transportation-2
Smart Bus Technologies _
436
Off -Road Equipment
OffRoad-1
Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
5,781
OffRoad-2
Idling Ordinance
739
OffRoad-3
Electric Landscaping Equipment
2,970
Solid Waste Management
Waste-2
Waste Diversion
1,459
Wastewater Treatment
Water-2 (WTJ Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of 100
Water Efficiency
Water-4 (WT) ImplementSBX7-7 76
Water Conveyance
Water-2 Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of 1,461
Water Efficiency
Water-3 Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices 961
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Measure Number Measure Description
Reductions
Water-4 Implement SB X7-7
346
Wastewater-3 (WC) Recycled Water
172
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development(29% 20,049
below oroiected BAU emissions for the nroiectl
Total Reductions
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance
3.18.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of San Bernardino's GHG
reduction measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All
policies listed below are from the San Bernardino 2005 General Plan unless otherwise noted (City of
San Bernardino 2005). In addition to state level measures, the City of San Bernardino selected a
variety of measures across nearly all sectors, including a GHG Performance Standard for new
development (Table 3-51). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs that
broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability even if it is not closely tied to a specific measure
as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the
City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific
GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.18.4.1 Building Energy
Energy-1. Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.1: Reduce the City's ongoing electricity use by 10%
and set an example for residents and businesses to follow.
• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.3: Consider enrollment in the Community Energy
Efficiency Program (CEEP), which provides incentives for builders who attain energy savings
30% above the National Model Energy Code, the Energy Star Program, which is sponsored by the
United States Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency and encourages
superior energy efficiency by residents and businesses, or the State's Energy Efficiency and
Demand Reduction Program, which offer rebates and incentives to agencies and developers who
reduce energy consumption and use energy efficient fixtures and energy -saving design elements.
(EWC-1)
• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.4: Require energy audits of existing public structures
and encourage audits of private structures, identifying levels of existing energy use and potential
conservation measures. (EWC-3)
• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.5: Encourage energy -efficient retrofitting of existing
buildings throughout the city. (EWC-1)
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• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.6: Consider program that awards incentives to
projects that install energy conservation measures, including technical assistance and possible
low -interest loans.
• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.8: Educate the public regarding the need for energy
conservation, environmental stewardship, and sustainability techniques and about systems and
standards that are currently available for achieving greater energy and resource efficiency, such
as the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED standards for buildings.
• Electricity 9.6.5: Encourage and promote the use of energy -efficient (U.S. Department of Energy
"Energy Star®" or equivalent) lighting fixtures, light bulbs, and compact fluorescent bulbs in
residences, commercial, and public buildings, as well as in traffic signals and signs where
feasible.
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.9: Encourage increased use of passive and active solar
and wind design in existing and new development (e.g., orienting buildings to maximize
exposure to cooling effects of prevailing winds, day lighting design, natural ventilation, space
planning, thermal massing and locating landscaping and landscape structures to shade
buildings).
Energy-S. Solar Installation for New Commercial
• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.9: Encourage increased use of passive and active solar
and wind design in existing and new development (e.g., orienting buildings to maximize
exposure to cooling effects of prevailing winds, day lighting design, natural ventilation, space
planning, thermal massing and locating landscaping and landscape structures to shade
buildings).
Energy-6. Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.9: Encourage increased use of passive and active solar
and wind design in existing and new development (e.g., orienting buildings to maximize
exposure to cooling effects of prevailing winds, day lighting design, natural ventilation, space
planning, thermal massing and locating landscaping and landscape structures to shade
buildings).
Energy-7. Solar Installation for Existing Housing
• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.9: Encourage increased use of passive and active solar
and wind design in existing and new development (e.g., orienting buildings to maximize
exposure to cooling effects of prevailing winds, day lighting design, natural ventilation, space
planning, thermal massing and locating landscaping and landscape structures to shade
buildings).
Energy-8. Solar Installation for Existing Commercial/Industrial
• Conserve scarce energy resources 13.1.9: Encourage increased use of passive and active solar
and wind design in existing and new development (e.g., orienting buildings to maximize
exposure to cooling effects of prevailing winds, day lighting design, natural ventilation, space
planning, thermal massing and locating landscaping and landscape structures to shade
buildings).
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3.18.4.2 On -Road
Transportation-1. Sustainable Communities Strategy
• District/Neighborhood Design Features 5.3.3: A well -integrated network of bike and
pedestrian paths should connect residential areas to schools, parks, and shopping centers.
• Public Transit 6.6.1, 6.6.2, and 6.6.7 through 6.6.10
• Air Quality 12.6.1 through 12.6.3,12.6.5, and 12.6.7
• Distinct Character and Identity 2.3.1: Commercial centers, open spaces, educational facilities,
and recreational facilities should be linked to residential neighborhoods.
• Distinct Character and Identity 2.3.2: Promote development that is compact, pedestrian -
friendly, and served by a variety of transportation options along major corridors and in key
activity areas.
• Redevelopment and Revitalization 2.4.1
• Specific Areas 5.5.3 and 5.5.5
• 10. Downtown Strategic Area, Strategies 1,3,7, and 13
3.18.4.3 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Solid Waste 9.5.3: Continue to reduce the amount of solid waste that must be disposed of in
area landfills, to conserve energy resources, and be consistent with the County Solid Waste
Management Plan and State law.
• Solid Waste 9.5.4 through 9.5.6
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3.19 City of Twentynine Palms
3.19.1 City Summary
The City of Twentynine Palms is located the desert region east of the San Bernardino Mountains,
north of Joshua Tree National Park in southern San Bernardino County. This area, known as the
Morongo Basin, is part of the Mojave Desert. Although founded as a rest stop on one of the western
wagon trains, the city's economy for recent decades is largely tied to the U.S. Marine Corps Facility
and the national park. The City of Twentynine Palms covers approximately 60 square miles and an
additional 30 square miles within its sphere of influence, most of which is devoted to rural
residential (desert) and residential uses. The city is nearly devoid of industrial activity and is known
for its access to natural landscapes and vistas. These uses are reflected in the city's GHG emissions
inventory below.
In 2010 the city's population was 25,048 (24,905 in 2008) and is expected to increase to 29,538 by
2020, an increase of 18% over 2008, one of the higher population increases in the county.
Twentynine Palms' demographic composition in 2010 was 71.6% White, 8.2% Black,1.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native, 3.9% Asian,1.4% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
6.7% from other races, and 6.9% from two or more races. Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin were
20.8%. Twentynine Palms has a larger than average White population (72% versus to the state
average of 58%), but over 22% of firms are Hispanic -owned (compared to the statewide average of
16.5%). (U.S. Census Bureau 2012). Employment is expected to increase by 13% before 2020.
Table 3-52 presents socioeconomic data for Twentynine Palms, including population, housing
(single-family and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail)
(Southern California Association of Governments 2012).
Table 3-52. Socioeconomic Data for Twentynine Palms
Category
2008
2020
Population
24,905
29,538
Housing
8,048
9,623
Single -Family
5,191
6,208
Multifamily
2,857
3,415
Employment
3,211
3,625
Agricultural
29
31
Industrial
497
672
Retail
852
865
Non -Retail
1,833
Z057
3.19.2 Emission Reductions
The City of Twentynine Palms selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that
is 15% below its 2008 GHG emissions level by 2020. The City will meet and exceed this goal subject
to reduction measures that are technologically feasible and cost-effective per AB 32 through a
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combination of state (-86%) and local (-14%) efforts. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low
carbon fuel standard, the RPS, and other state measures will reduce GHG emissions in Twentynine
Palms' on -road, solid waste and building energy sectors in 2020. An additional reduction of 5,439
MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the following local measures, in order of importance:
GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1); Water Efficiency Renovations to Existing
Buildings (Water-2); and Solar Installation for Existing Housing (Energy-7). The City of Twentynine
Palms' Plan has the greatest impacts on GHG emissions in the solid waste management, building
energy, and on -road transportation sectors.
Although the Twentynine Palms is implementing sustainable development practices in both current
projects as well as in policies in the City's General Plan, the SCS implemented in the Morongo Basin
(Transportation-1) will not result in any measureable GHG reductions for the City itself.
The bars in Figure 3-52 show Twentynine Palms' 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions
forecast total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the city's emissions reduction target
(i.e.,15% below the 2008 emissions level). The contribution of state/county and local reductions are
overlaid on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the total emissions
reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for the majority
(-86%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-53 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions, are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and solid waste management emissions sectors.
Table 3-53 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Twentynine Palms exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with
the greatest percent reduction include the solid waste management, building energy, and on -road
transportation sectors.
Figure 3-54 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector and due to the GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1).
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Figure 3-52. Emissions Reduction Profile for Twentynine Palms
GHG Reduction Plan Summary
1(k),0o0
140,000
Local Reductions
5,439
Reduction Profiles—Twentynine Palms
120,000 Reductlorm
32,923
Reduction Goal
60•001) �we Emissions,
113,267
2020Plan 2020Target
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Figure 3-53. Emissions by Sector for Twentynine Palms
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Reduction Profiles-Twentynine Palms
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Emissions with
Sector 2008 2020 BAU Reductions Reduction Plan % Reduction
Building Energy
34,430
40,471
11,490
28,981
On -Road Transportation
59,176
69,737
18,526
51,211
Off -Road Equipment
5,494
6,443
771
5,671
Solid Waste Management
6,862
9,640
5,195
4,445
Agriculture
0
0
0
0
Wastewater Treatment
4,991
5,919
142
5,777
Water Conveyance
2,314
2,314
72
2,242
GHG Performance Standard`
-
2,165
-
Total Emissions
113,267
134,524
38,361
96,163
Reduction Goal
-
-
38,247
96,277
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
115
Per -Capita Emissions 4.5 4.6 3.3
Per -job Emissions 35.3 37.1 26.5
Excluded Emissions: 10,952 12,425
28.4%
26.6%
12.0%
53.9%
0.0%
2.4%
3.1%
28.5%
28.4%
Yes
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
"The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-54. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Twentynine Palms
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
3.19.3 Reduction Measures
Table 3-54 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Twentynine Palms. For each measure, the
short title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-54. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Twentynine Palms
Measure Number
Measure Description
Reductions
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
5,825
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
1,204
State-3
AB 1109
1,649
State-4
Solar Water Heating
80
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
77
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
16,981
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
1,545
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
576
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
1,417
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
3,569
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
258
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
414
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
135
Energy-5
Solar Installation for New Commercial
94
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
465
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
38
Energy-9*
Co -Generation Facilities
6
Land Use-1 (BE)
Tree Planting Programs
142
Land Use-2 (BE)*
Promote Rooftop Gardens
1
Water-1 (BE)
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standarcisfor New
Construction
272
Water-2 (BE)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
_
Water Efficiency
827
Off -Road Equipment
OffRoad-1
Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
92
OffRoad-2
Idling Ordinance
33
OffRoad-3
Electric Landscaping Equipment
71
Solid Waste Management
_
Waste-2
Waste Diversion
209
Wastewater Treatment
Water-1 (WT)
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New 51
Construction
Water-2 (WT)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of 91
Water Efficiency
Water Conveyance
Water-1*
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New 18
Construction
Water-2
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
31
Water Efficiency
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Measure Number Measure Description Reductions
Water-3 Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices 23
GHG Performance Standard for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development(29% 2,165
below projected DAD emissions for the project)
Total Reductions 38,361
Notes:
* These are measures where the avoided annual GHG emissions are small relative to the effort to implement the
measure on the City's part Although the City has selected this measure, iCF recommends that the City not pursue
this GHG reduction measure.
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Conveyance
3.19.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Twentynine Palms' GHG
reduction measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All
policies listed below are from the Twentynine Palms 2010 General Plan unless otherwise noted
(City of Twentynine Palms 2010). In addition to state level measures, the City of Twentynine Palms
selected a variety of measures across nearly all sectors, including a GHG Performance Standard for
new development (Table 3-54). However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs
that broadly support energy efficiency and sustainability even if it is not closely tied to a specific
measure as part of this Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific reduction
measures the City selected are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied
to a specific GHG reduction measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.19.4.1 Building Energy
• Implementation Policy: CO-4.13: Develop and implement greenhouse gas emissions reduction
measures, including discrete, early -action greenhouse gas reducing measures that are
technologically feasible and cost effective, for both public and private development projects.
Energy-1. Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
• Implementation Policy: HS-2,13: Improve housing affordability by promoting energy
conservation programs and sustainable development as outlined in the Conservation Elements
of the General Plan.
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Implementation Policy: HS-2.13: Improve housing affordability by promoting energy
conservation programs and sustainable development as outlined in the Conservation Elements
of the General Plan.
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Energy-7. Solar Installation for Existing Housing
9 Implementation Policy: HS-2.13: Improve housing affordability by promoting energy
conservation programs and sustainable development as outlined in the Conservation Elements
of the General Plan.
Land Use-2 (BE). Promote Rooftop Gardens
• Implementation Policy LU-7.2: Development shall be sustainable in its use of land and shall
limit impacts to natural resources, energy, and air and water quality.
• Implementation Policy CI-2.3: Construct pedestrian facilities near school sites, along major
transportation corridors, in the downtown area, and along open space corridors.
• Implementation Policy: RE 2.9: Develop a Trails Improvement Plan. The plan shall identify trail
locations within offset streets, provide trail section standards for each type of trail, and identify
priority trails focused on routes connecting residential areas, schools, parks, and other
recreational areas.
• Implementation Policy: CO-4.11: Develop a system of trails, paths and other rights -of -way for
the use of non -motorized transportation, including bicycles and walking.
• Program 3.1.2: Bicycle systems will be constructed to serve the Downtown area.
• Implementation Policy: CO-4.9: Coordinate with the Morongo Basin Transit Authority to plan,
develop and implement a mass transit program for both regional and local trips.
• Goal CI-6: A public transportation system that provides effective transportation alternatives to
the automobile.
3.19.4.2 Off -Road
• Implementation Policy: CO-4.13: Develop and implement greenhouse gas emissions reduction
measures, including discrete, early -action greenhouse gas reducing measures that are
technologically feasible and cost effective, for both public and private development projects.
3.19.4.3 Solid Waste Management
Waste-2. Waste Diversion
• Implementation Policy: CO-4.13: Develop and implement greenhouse gas emissions reduction
measures, including discrete, early -action greenhouse gas reducing measures that are
technologically feasible and cost effective, for both public and private development projects.
3.19.4.4 Water Conveyance
Water-1. Voluntary CALGreen: New Construction
• Implementation Policy: CO-3.1: Prepare and adopt laws and regulations to require climate
appropriate and drought resistant landscape for all public and private landscaping within the
City.
Water-2. Renovate Existing Buildings
• Implementation Policy: CO-3.1: Prepare and adopt laws and regulations to require climate
appropriate and drought resistant landscape for all public and private landscaping within the
city.
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Water-3. Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
• Implementation Policy: CO-3.1: Prepare and adopt laws and regulations to require climate
appropriate and drought resistant landscape for all public and private landscaping within the
City.
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3.20 City of Victorville
3.20.1 City Summary
The City of Victorville is located in the western part of the Mojave Desert, also known as the Victor
Valley. Victorville is bordered by Adelanto to the west, Apple Valley to the east, and Hesperia to the
south. These cities are separated from the San Bernardino Valley cities by the San Bernardino
Mountains to the south, accessible through the Cajon Pass on I-15.
Local deposits of limestone and granite brought cement manufacturing to the area during the mid -
twentieth century, which remains to this day in the CEMEX facility, one of only 14 cement
manufacturing facilities in California. Victorville also owes much of its history and growth to George
Air Force Base. Although decommissioned in 1992, a portion of the facility is now the Southern
California Logistics Airport, which is one of the largest employers in Victorville. These uses are
reflected in Victorville's GHG emissions inventory and reductions selected below. Because cement
manufacturing is a highly GHG intense industrial process, these emissions dominate Victorville's
GHG emissions profile but are not considered in Victorville's GHG emissions reduction target
because the City has no control over plant operations, which are regulated by both the state and
local air district.
Victorville covers 75 square miles. The City's general plan indicates that 38% of land uses will be
devoted to residential uses but that commercial and industrial uses will continue in Victorville (with
approximately 14% of total land use areas). The city has historically been a commerce center for the
Victor Valley and will continue to be so. In 2010, the city's population was 115,903 (111,872 in
2008) and the population is expected to grow to 145,345 by 2020, an increase of 30% over 2008,
one of the highest in the county. Victorville's demographic composition in 2010 was 16.8% White,
1.4% Black, 4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, 22.5% Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander, 6.3% from other races, and 47.8% from two or more races. Persons of Hispanic or
Latino origin were 48.8%. Victorville has a higher than average percentage of Black and
Hispanic/Latino residents (17% and 48%, respectively, versus the statewide average of 6% and
38%, respectively) and a homeownership rate of 65% (U.S. Census Bureau 2012). Employment in
Victorville is projected to increase by 36% by 2020, the highest increase in the county.
Table 3-55 presents socioeconomic data for Victorville, including population, housing (single-family
and multifamily), and employment (agricultural, industrial, retail, and nonretail) (Southern
California Association of Governments 2012).
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Table 3-55. Socioeconomic Data for Victorville
Category
2008
2020
Population
111,872
145,345
Housing
31,423
_
43,687
Single -Family
23,212
32,270
Multifamily
8,211
11,417
Employment
33,705
45,930
Agricultural
31
87
Industrial
4,549
8,132
Retail
11,951
14,426
Non -Retail
17,175
23,285
3.20.2 Emission Reductions
The City of Victorville selected a goal to reduce its community GHG emissions to a level that is 29%
below its projected GHG emissions level in 2020. In doing so, the City considered a suite of local
measures across all emissions sectors and selected the most viable options. The City will meet and
exceed its GHG goal for 2020 primarily through state/county measures (-81%) as well as through
the selected local (-19%) measures. The Pavley vehicle standards, the state's low carbon fuel
standard, the RPS, and other state measures will reduce GHG emissions in Victorville's on -road and
building energy sectors in 2020. These state measures exceed the local measures by a large amount.
An additional reduction of 67,199 MTCO2e will be achieved primarily through the following local
measures in order of greatest emissions reduction: GHG Performance Standard for New
Development (PS-1); Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings (Energy-1); and Solar Installation for
New Commercial (Energy-5);. Victorville's reduction plan has the greatest impacts on GHG
emissions in the building energy, on -road transportation, and off -road equipment sectors.
Regarding on -road transportation, the City has incorporated the Sustainable Communities Strategy
On -Road Transportation (Transportation-1) measure to meet the City's goal to reduce greenhouse
gases as required by AB32. The measure will include the following.
• Implement the City's adopted Non -Motorized Transportation Plan which includes a citywide
system of trails and bike lanes (Class 1, H and III) which will reduce vehicle trip generation.
• Adopt the proposed Civic Center Sustainability Specific Plan which will facilitate and encourage
walking, jogging and bicycling to reduce vehicle trip generation within the Civic Center area.
Require new shopping centers, large multi -family developments and large subdivisions to
provide bus turnouts for VVTA to facilitate and encourage mass transit, which will reduce
vehicle trip generation.
• Support and advocate the City's longstanding goal to extend Metrolink service to downtown
Victorville, which may reduce vehicle trip generation in Victorville, but will reduce vehicle trip
generation for the region and beyond due to the very large number residents who drive
elsewhere for work.
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• Continue to encourage job growth within the city which may reduce vehicle trip generation in
Victorville, but will reduce vehicle trip generation for the region and beyond due to the very
large number residents who drive elsewhere for work.
• Extend the BNSF rail line to SCLA to reduce truck trip generation to and from the warehousing
and manufacturing distribution center.
• Open the Nisqualli/La Mesa bridge interchange which will reduce on -road emission by relieving
the region's worst traffic congestion, which occurs on Bear Valley Road.
• Encourage and facilitate carpooling to work, including City Hall, which will reduce vehicle trip
generation.
• Designate, maintain and expand the city's network of truck routes to facilitate the delivery and
export of goods throughout the city, which will reduce vehicle trip generation.
• Provide for development -related incentives for projects which promote transit use or provide
shared parking lots for the community.
Integrate State, Regional and local Sustainability/Smart growth principles into the development and
entitlement process.
The bars in Figure 3-56 show Victorville's 2008 GHG emissions total, 2020 BAU emissions forecast
total, and the total emissions remaining after meeting the City's emissions reduction target (i.e., 29%
below its projected GHG emissions level in 2020). The contribution of state/county and local
reductions are overlaid on the 2020 BAU emissions forecast total ("2020 Plan"), representing the
total emissions reductions achieved in 2020. As stated above, state/county reductions account for
the majority (-81%) of the total reductions needed to achieve the 2020 target.
Figure 3-57 presents emissions by sector, for both the 2020 BAU and the 2020 reduction or
"Reduction Plan" scenarios. The largest emissions contributions are in the on -road transportation,
building energy, and off -road equipment emissions sectors.
Table 3-57 summarizes the 2008 inventory, 2020 BAU forecast, and GHG reduction ("Reduction
Plan") results by sector. It shows the percent reduction in each sector's emissions in 2020 and
demonstrates that Victorville exceeds its emissions reduction goal. Emissions sectors with the
greatest percent reduction include the building energy, on -road transportation, and off -road
equipment sectors.
Figure 3-58 presents emission reductions by sector and by control (i.e., state/county control versus
local or city control). As stated previously, the majority of emissions reductions are due to
state/county measures. Of the state/county measures, the majority of reductions are in the building
energy and on -road transportation sectors. Of the local measures, the majority of reductions are in
the building energy sector and due to the GHG Performance Standard for New Development (PS-1).
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2008
2020 BAU
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Building Energy
442,667
607,252
178,180
429,072
29.3%
On -Road Transportation
363,283
493,825
136,149
357,676
27.6%
Off -Road Equipment
38,613
50,458
8,738
41,720
17.3%
Solid Waste Management
7,433
10,551
814
9,737
7.7%
Agriculture
9,095
4,635
0
4,635
0.0%
Wastewater Treatment
4,524
5,915
182
5,733
3.1%
Water Conveyance
6,361
21,298
2,371
18,927
11.1%
GHG Performance Standard_*
- _
-
20,251
-
Total Emissions_ _
_ 871,976
1,193,933_
346,685
847,249
29.0%
Reduction Goal
-
346,241
847,693
29,0%
Goal Met?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reductions Beyond Goal
444
Per -Capita Emissions 7.8 8.2 5.8
Per -Job Emissions 25.9 26.0 18.4
Excluded Emissions: 2,235,411 2,528,364
Stationary Sources
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
* The GHG Performance Standard for New Development is not a sector of the inventory, but it contributes toward the
City's reduction goal by promoting reductions in multiple sectors. Please see Chapter 4 for a complete description
of this measure.
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Figure 3-57. Emission Reductions by Control and by Sector for Victorville
3.20.3 Reduction Measures
Reduction Profiles—Victorville
State/County Reduction Measures By Sector
Table 3-57 presents each reduction measure evaluated for Victorville. For each measure, the short
title and estimated GHG reductions in 2020 are listed. Measures are organized by state/county
control and local control and listed by sector.
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Table 3-57. GHG Reduction Measures and Estimated 2020 Reductions for Victorville
Measure Number
Measure Description
State/County Measures
State-1
Renewable Portfolio Standard
State-2
Title 24 (Energy Efficiency Standards)
State-3
AB 1109
State-4
Solar Water Heating
State-5
Industrial Boiler Efficiency
State-6
Pavley plus LCFS
State-7
AB 32 Transportation Reduction Strategies
State-8
LCFS:Off-Road
State-9
AB 32 Methane Capture
County-1
San Bernardino County GHG Plan Landfill Controls
Local Measures
Building Energy
Energy-1
Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
Energy-2
Outdoor Lighting
Energy-4
Solar Installation for New Housing
Energy-5
Solar Installation for New Commercial
Energy-6
Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
Energy-7
Solar Installation for Existing Housing
Energy-8
Solar Installation for Existing Commercial / Industrial
Energy-9
Co -Generation Facilities
Land Use-1 (BE)
Tree Planting Programs
Land Use-2 (BE)
Promote Rooftop Gardens
Wastewater-2(BE)
Equipment Upgrades
Water-1 (BE)
Require Tier l Voluntary CALGreen Standardsfor New
Construction
Water-2 (BE)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
Water Efficiency
Water-4 ME)
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Reductions
82,506
37,980
18,927
363
2,931
121,280
10,940
4,508
40
11
6,356
3,032
97
6,031
2,976
6,198
2,810
360
182
47
765
Z162
3,892
267
On -Road Transportation
Transportation-1
Sustainable Communities Strategy
3,929
Off -Road Equipment
OffRoad-1
Electric -Powered Construction Equipment
3,490
Offload-2
Idling Ordinance
538
OffRoad-3
Electric Landscaping Equipment
202
Solid Waste Management
Waste-2
Waste Diversion
762
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater-1 Methane Recovery 31
Water-1 (WT) Require Tierl Voluntary CALGreen StandardsforNew
Construction 64
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Measure Number
Measure Description _
Reductions
Water-2 (WT)
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
78
Water Efficiency
Water-4(WT)
ImplementSBX7-7
10
Water Conveyance
Water-1
Require Tier 1 Voluntary CALGreen Standards for New
346
Construction
Water-2
Renovate Existing Buildings to Achieve Higher Levels of
609
Water Efficiency
Water-3
Water -Efficient Landscaping Practices
784
Water-4
Implement SB X7-7
55
Wastewater-3 (WC)
Recycled Water
577
GHG Performance Standard
for New Development
PS-1 GHG Performance Standard for New Development(29% 20,251
below projected BAU emissions for the project)
Total Reductions 346,685
Notes:
Values may not sum due to rounding.
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) reduces emissions in both the on -road transportation and off -road
equipment sectors, because the standard reduces the carbon content of fuels used in both sectors.
Measures in italics result in GHG reductions in multiple sectors. For example, Water-1 reduces the amount of water
consumed in the city, which reduces emissions for conveying that water (water conveyance sector), the energy
needed to heat that water (building energy sector), and the energy required to treat the associated wastewater
(wastewater treatment sector). The abbreviations are: BE = Building Energy; WT = Wastewater Treatment; WC =
Water Convevance
3.20.4 Relevant General Plan Policies
This section summarizes key general plan policies that support the City of Victorville's GHG
reduction measures or would contribute to GHG reductions and sustainable practices in the city. All
policies listed below are from the Victorville 2008 General Plan unless otherwise noted (Victorville
2008). In addition to state level measures, the City of Victorville selected a variety of measures
across nearly all sectors, including a GHG Performance Standard for new development (Table 3-57).
However, the City's General Plan includes policies and programs that broadly support energy
efficiency and sustainability even if it is not closely tied to a specific measure as part of this
Reduction Plan. Relevant General Plan policies for the specific reduction measures the City selected
are listed under the measure name (e.g., Wastewater-1). Policies not tied to a specific GHG reduction
measure are listed only by sector (e.g., Off -Road).
3.20.4.1 Building Energy
Energy-1. Energy Efficiency for Existing Buildings
• Implementation Measure 7.2.1.2: Minimize energy use of new residential, commercial and
industrial projects by requiring high efficiency heating, lighting and other appliances, such as
cooking equipment, refrigerators, furnaces, overhead and area lighting, and low NOx water
heaters.
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• Implementation Measure 7.2.1.1: Incorporate green building principles and practices, to the
extent practicable and financially feasible, into the design, development and operation of all City
owned facilities.
• Implementation Measure 7.2.1.6: Establish a program for retrofitting existing residential and
commercial projects to bring existing structures into compliance with 2008 standards.
Energy-2. Outdoor Lighting
• Implementation Measure 7.2.1.2: Minimize energy use of new residential, commercial and
industrial projects by requiring high efficiency heating, lighting and other appliances, such as
cooking equipment, refrigerators, furnaces, overhead and area lighting, and low NOx water heaters.
• Implementation Measure 7.2.1.1: Incorporate green building principles and practices, to the
extent practicable and financially feasible, into the design, development and operation of all City
owned facilities.
• Implementation Measure 7.2.1.6: Establish a program for retrofitting existing residential and
commercial projects to bring existing structures into compliance with 2008 standards.
• Implementation Measure 7.2.1.9: Set target to retrofit city streetlights with goal of 100%
replacement (High pressure sodium cut-off or similar street lights).
• Implementation Measure 7.2.1.10: Incandescent lighting is discouraged for all new
construction; all city facilities should replace incandescent lighting with CF or LED lighting unless
light fixture does not exist for particular use.
• Implementation Measure 7.2.1.11: Replace traffic signals lights with LED lighting.
Energy-4. Solar Installation for New Housing
• Implementation Measure 7.1.1.1: Continue to work with energy companies and energy
developers to develop non -fossil fuel reliant power generation plants within the Planning Area.
• Implementation Measure 7.2.1.4: Implement Assembly Bill 811: Financing for Residential
Solar, to the maximum extent feasible.
• Implementation Measure 7.1.1.3: Establish a photovoltaic target and require new construction
to contribute to that target
• Implementation Measure 7.1.1.5: Require all new residential projects over 100 units to
generate electricity on site to maximum extent feasible.
Energy-S. Solar Installation for New Commercial
• Implementation Measure 7.1.1.1: Continue to work with energy companies and energy
developers to develop non -fossil fuel reliant power generation plants within the Planning Area.
• Implementation Measure 7.1.1.3: Establish a photovoltaic target and require new construction
to contribute to that target.
• Implementation Measure 7.1.1.4: Require all new commercial or industrial development to
generate electricity on site to maximum extent feasible.
Energy-6. Solar Energy for Warehouse Space
• Implementation Measure 7.1.1.1: Continue to work with energy companies and energy
developers to develop non -fossil fuel reliant power generation plants within the Planning Area.
• Implementation Measure 7.1.1.3: Establish a photovoltaic target and require new construction
to contribute to that target
• Implementation Measure 7.1.1.4: Require all new commercial or industrial development to
generate electricity on site to maximum extent feasible.
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